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S903 CAX

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,312 mi
Last recorded150,312 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 CAX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 150,312 miles

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

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

Rear caliper looks damp but no leaks can be seen

Fail 23 May 2011 150,312 miles

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

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

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

Rear caliper looks damp but no leaks can be seen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 136,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 136,932 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 132,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 121,399 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

front discs pitted on edge on inner face

front metal brake pipes lightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2006 109,770 miles

rear discs warped slightly

slight bodywork damage to nearside front wing an nearside of front bumper

some corrosion on rear faces of front discs.

some of washer jets not working

starter motor faulty, intermittently noisey on first starting

Pass 28 Dec 2005 97,520 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 97,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front an rear discs warped slightly.

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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S903 CAX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue 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 S903 CAX, 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 S903 CAX registered?

S903 CAX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S903 CAX safe to buy?

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