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E788 CFJ

1988 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,870 mi
Last recorded128,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE788 CFJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,870 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 128,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 124,920 miles

corrosion to all suspension coponents

Fail 21 May 2014 124,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

corrosion to all suspension coponents

Pass 30 May 2013 119,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 119,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 115,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 115,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 115,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 114,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 114,218 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 113,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 112,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 111,391 miles

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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E788 CFJ is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E788 CFJ, 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 E788 CFJ registered?

E788 CFJ is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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