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E238 WKE

1988 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 WKE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 78,145 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,340 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 76,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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E238 WKE is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E238 WKE, 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 E238 WKE registered?

E238 WKE is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E238 WKE safe to buy?

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