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S78 WOM

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 WOM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,144 miles

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,081 miles

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

POWER STEERING DRIVE NOISEY

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,465 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 589,477 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,825 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,053 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 53,053 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend replacement

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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S78 WOM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S78 WOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S78 WOM registered?

S78 WOM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S78 WOM safe to buy?

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