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S964 SKJ

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 SKJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,682 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2012 132,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 119,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both front tyres are replaced, also osf flexi hose cracking.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 113,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 113,210 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses to caliper slightly perished

bpth rear anti roal bar lynks have slight play in balljoint

Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2009 103,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,951 miles

engine has vacuum leak, advise repair.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,253 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,578 miles

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

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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S964 SKJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S964 SKJ, 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 S964 SKJ registered?

S964 SKJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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