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E242 YOD

1987 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Mazda 62687,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 YOD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,349 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,486 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,485 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 64,485 miles

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

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

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

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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E242 YOD is a 1987 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E242 YOD, 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 E242 YOD registered?

E242 YOD is a 1987 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is E242 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 YOD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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