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S759 GKN

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 GKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,710 miles

Both indicators held in place by tape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,271 miles

Front brakes imbalanced but inside limit.

Minor body damage in places.

Nearside front tyre tread slightly worn on edges.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Sump corroding.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,958 miles

Minor body damage.

Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear wiper blade is split!!

Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,189 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear wiper blade is split!!

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,331 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate starting to fade

nsf tyre has a small cut to outter side wall

slight fluid weap from both front outter driveshaft boots

very strong smell of fuel inside vehicle no visable leaks.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f outer cv boot pin holed

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,060 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 57,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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S759 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S759 GKN, 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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S759 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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