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E429 DMY

1988 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,909 mi
Last recorded140,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 DMY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2007 140,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 136,354 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear 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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E429 DMY is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E429 DMY, 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 E429 DMY registered?

E429 DMY is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E429 DMY safe to buy?

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