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S851 WYA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,743 mi
Last recorded179,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 WYA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 179,743 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

exhaust emitting blue smoke when starting

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 172,041 miles

engine sump rusty and starting to leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 161,326 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 149,336 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 149,333 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 141,233 miles

odd sized tyres front to rear

Fail 28 Jul 2008 141,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

odd sized tyres front to rear

Pass 30 Jul 2007 124,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 100,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 96,490 miles

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

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

f.no. plate cracked

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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S851 WYA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S851 WYA, 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 S851 WYA registered?

S851 WYA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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