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S966 JTR

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 JTR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 149,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 149,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 144,225 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 144,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 141,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 141,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 139,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 137,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 137,822 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak cooler pipes from gearbox

replacement of front tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2010 135,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 131,225 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 125,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 125,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 118,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 108,212 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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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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