MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front both tyres worn close to balding inner and outer edge advise change and alignment
Nearside Front wing/bumper damage no sharp projections at time of test
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge close to balding strong advise change asap
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer breadth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front both tyres worn close to balding inner and outer edge advise change and alignment
Nearside Front wing/bumper damage no sharp projections at time of test
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge close to balding strong advise change asap
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre has cuts on side wall
nearside rear has few cuts on side wall
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre has cuts on side wall
nearside rear has few cuts on side wall
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
off/s rear disc slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
off/s rear disc slightly corroded.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/rear tyre has peraished
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/rear tyre has peraished
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S981 ARO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 S981 ARO, 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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S981 ARO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 August 1998.
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