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S973 JHG

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,771 mi
Last recorded97,771 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 JHG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 97,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 87,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

tyres cracked

underside of vehicle undersealed

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlight lense broken

slight corrosion to front cross member

tickover intermitently high

Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,179 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 63,774 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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S973 JHG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S973 JHG, 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 S973 JHG registered?

S973 JHG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S973 JHG safe to buy?

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