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S718 JBA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 JBA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,200 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

car got rust underneath whole car

Fail 16 Sep 2025 99,198 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both got play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

car got rust underneath whole car

Fail 9 Sep 2025 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under bonnet corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis next to fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner ARCH GOT RUST

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear UNDER REAR RIGHT DOOR THERE IS CORROSION WHICH COVER WITH DUCK TAPE.

WHOLE CAR UNDER NEATH GOT RUST DUE TO AGE

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,090 miles

underneath corrosion due to age

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,903 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 77,881 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,474 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres are slightly cracking.

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,523 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,083 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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S718 JBA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 95,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S718 JBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S718 JBA registered?

S718 JBA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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