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S822 AHO

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 AHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,749 miles

rear of exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 71,015 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,882 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 69,882 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,882 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,572 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 13 Sep 2008 59,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,681 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 44,173 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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S822 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S822 AHO, 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 S822 AHO registered?

S822 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S822 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S822 AHO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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