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S98 GSG

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 GSG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,315 miles

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

The front tyres and the o/s rear tyre are cracking.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 94,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

The front tyres and the o/s rear tyre are cracking.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,398 miles

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,397 miles

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

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 92,576 miles

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

The o/s rear tyre is 4mm tread and cracking.

The revers lights are not working.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,576 miles

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

The o/s rear tyre is 4mm tread and cracking.

The revers lights are not working.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,117 miles

front number plate slightly delamiated

reverse lights not working

screen washers blocked but clear screen

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,995 miles

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

exhaust as corrosion on joints

front exhanst mount is badly corroded and loose

front number plate as slightly delaminated

offside head light as slight condensation on inside of lens

Fail 5 Dec 2009 89,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 88,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,429 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 87,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,871 miles

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

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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S98 GSG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S98 GSG, 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 S98 GSG registered?

S98 GSG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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