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S965 SKJ

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,063 mi
Last recorded65,063 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 SKJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,063 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 65,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,491 miles

Front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,303 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,432 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,135 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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S965 SKJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S965 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 S965 SKJ registered?

S965 SKJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S965 SKJ safe to buy?

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