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S761 GKN

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 GKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,722 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Upper mounting rubbers deteriorated both sides

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

Rear body panels corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak filter area

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,722 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Upper mounting rubbers deteriorated both sides

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

Rear body panels corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak filter area

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,192 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper mountings (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak - oil filter

Fail 21 Oct 2015 91,192 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill-to-inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill-to-inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper mountings (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak - oil filter

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,348 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 88,348 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box impact damage

Fail 20 Sep 2013 83,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box impact damage

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,369 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,369 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake disc worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,395 miles

Exhaust damaged

OSF brake binding very slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,934 miles

nails detcted in both rear tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,934 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nails detcted in both rear tyres

slight handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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S761 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S761 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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S761 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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