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S957 AGU

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,638 mi
Last recorded42,638 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 AGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 40,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 37,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,198 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,211 miles

nearside front tyre worn on walls

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,652 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 25,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 22,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,119 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,085 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,731 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 13,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S957 AGU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S957 AGU, 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 S957 AGU registered?

S957 AGU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S957 AGU safe to buy?

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