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S842 DOJ

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,869 mi
Last recorded15,869 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 DOJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 15,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 15,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,069 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 14,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,431 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 13,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,747 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 12,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,140 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,762 miles

sills slightly corroded

underbody rear corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,996 miles

small cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2008 10,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 9,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,452 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 9,452 miles

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

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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S842 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S842 DOJ, 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 S842 DOJ registered?

S842 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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