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S831 GKN

1998 Mazda 626 Gsi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,046 mi
Last recorded130,046 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi103,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 GKN
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 130,046 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 119,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 107,267 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 107,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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S831 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 103,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S831 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S831 GKN registered?

S831 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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