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S986 AGU

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 AGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 161,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedal antislip provision split

Clutch pedal antislip provision worn smoothe

Front plate slightly insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 155,749 miles

Brake pedal antislip provision split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 155,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal antislip provision split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 149,536 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wing under bonnet near engine mount

Nearside rear brake discs pitted

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 149,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Corrosion to offside front inner wing under bonnet near engine mount

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

Low efforts to both rear service brakes

Nearside rear brake discs pitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroding

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 141,791 miles

Brake pedal antislip pad split

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 141,791 miles

Brake pedal antislip pad split

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 133,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

footbrake pedal rubber worn

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 125,802 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 125,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 115,704 miles

nearside rear and offside rear footbrake efficiencies low

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2009 115,704 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear and offside rear footbrake efficiencies low

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 103,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 68,437 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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S986 AGU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S986 AGU, 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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S986 AGU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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