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KCZ 2228

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,460 mi
Last recorded149,460 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 2228
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 149,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 141,176 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 14,152 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 129,921 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 129,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2006 119,874 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 119,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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KCZ 2228 is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KCZ 2228, 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 KCZ 2228 registered?

KCZ 2228 is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KCZ 2228 safe to buy?

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