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S738 GCG

1999 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,569 mi
Last recorded177,569 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 GCG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 177,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear foot brake and handbrake effort only just met

slight surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 170,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 162,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 162,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 155,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 155,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 147,462 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 147,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 136,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,813 miles

advise airbag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,790 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,810 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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S738 GCG is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,898 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 S738 GCG, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S738 GCG registered?

S738 GCG is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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