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S726 TGY

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,181 mi
Last recorded178,181 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 TGY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 178,181 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 170,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front brakes binding felt by hand

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 161,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 152,330 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 152,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 139,440 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 139,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 134,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,023 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 122,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 113,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 109,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 103,282 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 103,282 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2006 97,869 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 91,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 91,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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S726 TGY is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S726 TGY, 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 S726 TGY registered?

S726 TGY is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S726 TGY safe to buy?

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