MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F197 YEL is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F197 YEL, 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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What year was F197 YEL registered?
F197 YEL is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 May 1989.
Is F197 YEL safe to buy?
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