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S988 JSR

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 JSR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,090 miles

brake pipes corroded (front+rear)

clutch pedal poor

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front of car damaged

handbrake levers not fully returning

o/s/f c.v.boot starting to deteriorate

rear wiper torn

tyre sizes-185/65r15

Fail 25 Mar 2010 88,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn low(raised tread)

brake pipes corroded (front+rear)

clutch pedal poor

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front of car damaged

handbrake levers not fully returning

o/s/f c.v.boot starting to deteriorate

pay in o/s track rod end

play n/s/r drop link

rear wiper torn

tyre sizes-185/65r15

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,092 miles

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

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

body work damage

exhaust tail pipe at flange very corroded

exhaust very corroded

front and rear brake flexi ferules corroded

front tyres 4mm

fuel tank heat shield loose

fuel tank seem corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside handbrake lever not returning to stop

rear brake pipes at rear flexis corroded

rear number plate starting to perish

rear tyres 6mm

rear wiper torn

stone chip in offside headlamp

tyre size 185/65/r15h

Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

body work damage

exhaust tail pipe at flange very corroded

exhaust very corroded

front and rear brake flexi ferules corroded

front tyres 4mm

fuel tank heat shield loose

fuel tank seem corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside handbrake lever not returning to stop

rear brake pipes at rear flexis corroded

rear number plate starting to perish

rear tyres 6mm

rear wiper torn

stone chip in offside headlamp

tyre size 185/65/r15h

Pass 6 May 2008 70,105 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r caliper lever not fully returning

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,862 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,860 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play left front antroll bar drop link

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 60,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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S988 JSR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S988 JSR, 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 S988 JSR registered?

S988 JSR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S988 JSR safe to buy?

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