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S832 TCA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,121 mi
Last recorded166,121 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 TCA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 166,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 166,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 159,010 miles

Surface corrosion offside inner wing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 149,094 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 149,094 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 139,433 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2008 128,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 128,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2007 117,744 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 117,744 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 105,949 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,727 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 90,727 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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S832 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 S832 TCA, 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 S832 TCA registered?

S832 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S832 TCA safe to buy?

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