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S870 JHN

1998 Mazda 626 LX

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,519 mi
Last recorded153,519 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 LX86,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 JHN
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 153,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 153,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 135,312 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 135,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 128,377 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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S870 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 86,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S870 JHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S870 JHN registered?

S870 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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