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S938 GMA

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,546 mi
Last recorded127,546 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 GMA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 127,546 miles

rear brake discs surface corrosion slight play both front bottom ball joints

rear brake discs surface corrosion slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,708 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,877 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 144,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,117 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,463 miles

front tyres

rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear shockys

Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,641 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,355 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 44,588 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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S938 GMA is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S938 GMA, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S938 GMA registered?

S938 GMA is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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