1998 Mazda 626 2.0L Petrol · S397 BAA
1998 Mazda 626 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 165,832 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 626
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S397 BAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 165,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S397 BAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda 626 (S397 BAA) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
S397 BAA Mileage History
- 17/06/2022163,476 mi
- 08/07/2022163,499 mi+23 mi
- 03/07/2023164,082 mi+583 mi
- 03/08/2023164,092 mi+10 mi
- 27/08/2024165,832 mi+1,740 mi
Average of roughly 1,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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