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F172 MLW

1988 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,316 mi
Last recorded82,316 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 MLW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lots of underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,728 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear lamp lense slight damage taped up

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear lamp lense damage ok time off test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear lamp lense damage ok time off test

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,594 miles

ENGINE GETTING HOT

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP UNIT LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE TAPED UP

STEERING RACK SLIGHT DAMPNESS OF OIL

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,874 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,598 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 69,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 69,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 66,087 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 66,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F172 MLW is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F172 MLW, 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 F172 MLW registered?

F172 MLW is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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