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F144 ROU

1989 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,718 mi
Last recorded154,718 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 ROU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 154,718 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 153,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 141,419 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 141,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 127,386 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 127,386 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 114,873 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 114,873 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2006 107,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 107,767 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 106,257 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 106,235 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

rear no plate discoloured †both front tyres perishing †rear metal brake pipes corroded †

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

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F144 ROU is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 102,707 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 F144 ROU, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F144 ROU is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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