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S942 KFT

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,007 mi
Last recorded122,007 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 KFT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 122,007 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 99,691 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake disc slightly warn

o/s/r brake disc slightly warn

Pass 10 May 2010 86,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2010 86,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 73,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 68,497 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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S942 KFT 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 77.8%.

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 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 S942 KFT, 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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S942 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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