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S838 TBO

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,505 mi
Last recorded113,505 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 TBO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 113,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 May 2022 107,223 miles

Emissions not tested catalic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,051 miles

All rear suspension component pins/bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion around tow bar mounting areas.

Corrosion on all front and rear steering and suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Corrosion on rear wheel arches.

Exhaust system badly corroded in places.

Weld repairs to rear of vehicle covered with underseal not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,226 miles

Corrosion along offside and nearside floors/sills/wheel arches. Note. Previous repairs covered with underseal preventing full inspection.

Corrosion around all front and rear suspension component mounting prescribed areas.

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Corrosion to all front and rear steering and suspension components. Note. Corrosion is flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 101,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm, front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm, front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion along offside and nearside floors/sills/wheel arches. Note. Previous repairs covered with underseal preventing full inspection.

Corrosion around all front and rear suspension component mounting prescribed areas.

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Corrosion to all front and rear steering and suspension components. Note. Corrosion is flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion to all front suspension components

corrosion to all rear suspension components

corrosion to both front lower arms

corrosion to engine sump

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear chassis rails

slight leaks from exhaust system

Fail 8 Oct 2018 100,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to all front suspension components

corrosion to all rear suspension components

corrosion to both front lower arms

corrosion to engine sump

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear chassis rails

slight leaks from exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,888 miles

Battery loose.

Corrosion around rear tow bar mountings.

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion to floors and sills.

Corrosion to front chassis rails and cross member behind front bumper.

Deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes.

Exhaust system badly corroded in places.

Front and rear sub-frames badly corroded.

Front and rear suspension components badly corroded.

Rear tow bar electric socket cover missing.

Weld repairs undersealed on re-test.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 100,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Battery loose.

Corrosion around rear tow bar mountings.

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion to floors and sills.

Corrosion to front chassis rails and cross member behind front bumper.

Deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes.

Exhaust system badly corroded in places.

Front and rear sub-frames badly corroded.

Front and rear suspension components badly corroded.

Rear tow bar electric socket cover missing.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,878 miles

Battery loose.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,836 miles

Battery loose.

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion to and around suspension components.

Corrosion to floors and sills.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 100,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery loose.

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion to and around suspension components.

Corrosion to floors and sills.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,166 miles

battery loose.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to and around suspension components.

cover missing from towbar electrical socket.

general corrosion to underbody.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

battery loose.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion on offside rear brake disc.

corrosion to suspension components.

cover missing from towbar electrical socket.

slight bind to offside front brakes.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,584 miles

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

brake discs rusty

heavy corrosion to suspension components

slight bind to front brakes

Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake discs rusty

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,248 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion on rear valance.

cap broken on towbar electrics socket.

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

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

corrosion to and around suspension components.

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

corrosion to sills/wheel arches.

lower brake readings on offside rear service and parking brake.

offside drive shaft,centre boot leaking grease.

battery insecure.

rear brakes 79% imbalanced.

Pass 10 May 2011 95,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 95,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 89,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 78,806 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 70,611 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 62,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 62,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 55,341 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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S838 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S838 TBO, 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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S838 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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