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YDZ 8128

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,727 mi
Last recorded149,727 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 8128
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 149,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 146,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 139,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 134,509 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 134,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r hand brake not locking wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,654 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,295 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 77,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,362 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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YDZ 8128 is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YDZ 8128, 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 YDZ 8128 registered?

YDZ 8128 is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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