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S876 CEU

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,983 mi
Last recorded166,983 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 CEU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 166,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 166,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 156,434 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 156,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 145,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 145,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 131,384 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 131,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,028 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 117,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 101,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 75,214 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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S876 CEU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S876 CEU, 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 S876 CEU registered?

S876 CEU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S876 CEU safe to buy?

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