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S842 TBO

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,039 mi
Last recorded69,039 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 TBO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,155 miles

Near-Side rear foot brake and handbrake efficiency lower than Off-Side.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,271 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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S842 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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What year was S842 TBO registered?

S842 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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