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S827 KRV

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 KRV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 117,469 miles

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

fuel tank in poor condition [corrosion on seams]

Pass 14 Jan 2011 111,694 miles

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

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 13 Jan 2011 111,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,421 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,091 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads look and in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,611 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r brake caliper sticky

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,987 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 80,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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S827 KRV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S827 KRV, 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 S827 KRV registered?

S827 KRV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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