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S981 BTT

1998 Mazda 626

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,022 mi
Last recorded194,022 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 BTT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 194,022 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 185,553 miles

front coil springs corroded

front reg plate damaged

movement in headlamps

o/s parking brake performance poor

o/s/f anti roll bar drop links, boots deteriating

oil leak

slight cut in n/s/f bottom ball joint boot

Fail 18 Nov 2014 185,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front coil springs corroded

front reg plate damaged

movement in headlamps

o/s parking brake performance poor

o/s/f anti roll bar drop links, boots deteriating

oil leak

slight cut in n/s/f bottom ball joint boot

Pass 21 Nov 2013 177,984 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 177,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 172,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 173,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 164,839 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 158,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 150,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 139,949 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 133,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 120,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 113,465 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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S981 BTT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BTT, 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 S981 BTT registered?

S981 BTT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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