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S885 HNM

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 HNM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,559 miles

n/s/r disc corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

slight play n/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 30 Mar 2012 118,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r disc corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

slight play n/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 91,958 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,329 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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S885 HNM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S885 HNM, 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 S885 HNM registered?

S885 HNM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S885 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 HNM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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