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S891 KFX

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 KFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 142,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 141,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 140,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 140,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 140,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 138,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front spot lamp in-op

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 138,265 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,060 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 136,059 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,693 miles

windsceen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,882 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 133,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 132,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 132,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside lower windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in tread area of n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s lower windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2010 112,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in tread area of n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s lower windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,448 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 80,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S891 KFX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 S891 KFX, 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 S891 KFX registered?

S891 KFX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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