MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
spare wheel defective
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
spare wheel defective
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wheel bearings not fully checked due to brake fault
rear exhaust joints rusted
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wheel bearings not fully checked due to brake fault
rear exhaust joints rusted
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak cooler pipes from gearbox
replacement of front tyres
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak cooler pipes from gearbox
replacement of front tyres
exhaust system corroded
front tyres worn on inside edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake hoses perished
near side rear brake holds on
parking brake operation poor
slight rear brake imbalance
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
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S966 JTR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S966 JTR, 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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S966 JTR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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