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C181 HBM

1986 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,909 mi
Last recorded118,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Mazda 62680,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 HBM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 118,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,091 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 100,014 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 100,014 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,988 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 92,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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C181 HBM is a 1986 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1986 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 80,276 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 C181 HBM, 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 40 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C181 HBM is a 1986 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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