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A388 RPU

1984 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,648 mi
Last recorded130,648 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Mazda 62683,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA388 RPU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,587 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 125,587 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 123,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2008 123,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 121,536 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 120,963 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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A388 RPU is a 1984 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 83,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A388 RPU, 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 42 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A388 RPU registered?

A388 RPU is a 1984 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 February 1984.

Is A388 RPU safe to buy?

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