CarVerify

Free Car Check

E836 OMF

1988 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,716 mi
Last recorded39,716 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE836 OMF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,526 miles

Front registration plate is defaced

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,173 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear box corroded, o/s/f wheel has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,603 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,695 miles

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

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

slight misting from n/s front cv gator

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E836 OMF is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E836 OMF, 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

How do I check the history of E836 OMF?

You can check the full history of E836 OMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E836 OMF registered?

E836 OMF is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E836 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E836 OMF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E836 OMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E836 OMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.