CarVerify

Free Car Check

S96 LJB

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,651 mi
Last recorded82,651 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 LJB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,403 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 78,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,653 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S96 LJB 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 90.9%.

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 S96 LJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S96 LJB?

You can check the full history of S96 LJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S96 LJB registered?

S96 LJB is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S96 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 LJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S96 LJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S96 LJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.