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S971 BGU

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,854 mi
Last recorded62,854 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 BGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 62,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,148 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 31,407 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,303 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,840 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,505 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 9,053 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 9,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S971 BGU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S971 BGU, 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

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What year was S971 BGU registered?

S971 BGU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S971 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 BGU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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