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S980 TCA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,770 mi
Last recorded90,770 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 TCA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,770 miles

Corrosion on floor pan,sub frame ,brake pipes and sills.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,213 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,194 miles

Offside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges advise attention

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges advise attention

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 73,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs rusting and scord

Pass 22 Aug 2009 68,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,733 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 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S980 TCA, 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 TCA registered?

S980 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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