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E218 ENK

1988 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 ENK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 143,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 143,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/r tyres wearing edges

o/s/f cv boot perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 132,721 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 132,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E218 ENK is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E218 ENK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E218 ENK registered?

E218 ENK is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E218 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 ENK shows 4 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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