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S980 JGN

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

963,568 mi
Last recorded963,568 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 JGN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 963,568 miles

Brake pedal seems very hard.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pedal seems very hard.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,611 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
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S980 JGN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S980 JGN, 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 S980 JGN registered?

S980 JGN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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