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J80 SHM

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,078 mi
Last recorded167,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SHM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 167,078 miles

Front disc corroded

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

Rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 165,069 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 165,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 147,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 146,950 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 128,208 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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J80 SHM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J80 SHM, 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 J80 SHM registered?

J80 SHM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is J80 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 SHM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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