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S196 BSG

1998 Mazda 626 Gsi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi103,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 BSG
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,863 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 99,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s inner wing under bonnet rusty

oil leaking from sump pan.(very rusty)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s inner wing under bonnet rusty

oil leak from very rusty sump

Pass 4 Aug 2005 82,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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S196 BSG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 103,330 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S196 BSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S196 BSG registered?

S196 BSG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S196 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 BSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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