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E420 OPR

1988 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,947 mi
Last recorded119,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 OPR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 119,947 miles

rear subframe,suspension & brake components all corroded!

Fail 15 Aug 2008 119,947 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear subframe,suspension & brake components all corroded!

Pass 20 Aug 2007 119,872 miles

as per 524139027249

Fail 17 Aug 2007 119,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front strut top mounts poor condition †rear suspension components becoming very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2006 119,683 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE LOW †SURFACE CORROSION ON STEEL BRAKE LINES †BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTS STARTING TO WEAKEN FROM BONDING (VIEWED FROM UNDER VEHICLE WHILE CAR IN JACKED POSITION)

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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E420 OPR is a 1988 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E420 OPR, 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 E420 OPR registered?

E420 OPR is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E420 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 OPR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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