MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s inner wing under bonnet rusty
oil leaking from sump pan.(very rusty)
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
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?
Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of S196 BSG?
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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.
Does S196 BSG have outstanding finance?
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