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D491 TEM

1987 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,393 mi
Last recorded38,393 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Mazda 62687,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 TEM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,393 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 38,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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D491 TEM is a 1987 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 87,037 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 D491 TEM, 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 39 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D491 TEM registered?

D491 TEM is a 1987 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D491 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 TEM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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