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E123 DNA

1988 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,907 mi
Last recorded100,907 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 DNA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 100,907 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS TOP MOUNTINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,096 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 96,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inter exhaust very tatty

small cut in outer sidewall of nsf tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2007 93,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 89,897 miles

both drive shaft gaiters perishing

exhaust very tatty throughout

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rust appearing throughout

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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E123 DNA is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 106,070 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 E123 DNA, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E123 DNA registered?

E123 DNA is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E123 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E123 DNA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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