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S855 RKG

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 RKG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,067 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer/inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,851 miles

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

Oil leak Sump deteriorated ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 84,850 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak Sump deteriorated ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,019 miles

All brake pipes coated with grease

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,793 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

All brake pipes coated with grease

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,998 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,390 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,390 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,181 miles

Front discs inner face corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,421 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,055 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 14,492 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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S855 RKG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S855 RKG, 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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S855 RKG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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