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S854 APK

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,400 mi
Last recorded143,400 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 APK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 138,933 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

underside of vehicle has corrosion throught out

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,337 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,537 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,888 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Corrosion on O/S/F inner wheel arch

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,888 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres low on tread

Corrosion on O/S/F inner wheel arch

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 29 Mar 2014 11,222 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both fronts and n/s/r tyres perished and in poor condition

damage to n/s/f wing

slight play n/s/r suspension link rod

wiper marks in front screen

Fail 27 Mar 2014 11,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front and n/s/r tyres perished and in poor condition

damage to n/s/f wing

slight play n/s/r suspension leak rod

wiper marks in front screen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,038 miles

Driver's door damaged

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

nearside front Body damaged

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside front Tyre perished

offside front Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders

Fail 20 Mar 2013 105,038 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Driver's door damaged

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

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

nearside front Body damaged

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside front Tyre perished

offside front Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,168 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to n/s/f wing by flasher lamp

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,821 miles

Front Pads Getting Low

N/S/F Tyre Down to 2mm

N/S/F Tyre Side Wall Cut

N/S/F Wing Badly Damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,786 miles

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

N/S/F Tyre Side wall Cut

N/S/F Wing & O/S/F Door Damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

N/S/F Tyre Side wall Cut

N/S/F Wing & O/S/F Door Damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,759 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 78,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,031 miles

N/S/F side light dim

Pass 17 Mar 2007 70,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 70,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 658,728 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
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S854 APK is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S854 APK, 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 S854 APK registered?

S854 APK is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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