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S97 KJU

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,454 mi
Last recorded98,454 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 KJU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs very corroded

rear wheel arch's very corroded

various areas of corrosion but not structual

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,902 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer wheel arches are badly rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

tread pattern wearing unevenly on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,911 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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S97 KJU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S97 KJU, 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 S97 KJU registered?

S97 KJU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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