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F202 LGW

1989 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,751 mi
Last recorded140,751 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 LGW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 140,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 139,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 137,717 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 136,026 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,740 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 135,739 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 135,380 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2016 134,776 miles

Low brake effort from nearside rear service brake on RBT

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 134,776 miles

Low brake effort from nearside rear service brake on RBT

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,069 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2014 132,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

low brake effort form nearside rear service brake on RBT

nearside door mirror outer casing slightly damaged

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

rear exhaust box and pipe deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside front inner sill

surface corrosion to parts of rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slightly reduced brake effort from nearside rear service brake on RBT

Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,710 miles

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

rear exhaust (box) deteriorating

rear exhaust (pipe) deteriorating

reduced brake effort from nearside rear service brake on RBT

Pass 9 Feb 2011 126,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear service brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Fail 7 Feb 2011 126,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear service brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Pass 21 Jan 2010 124,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 122,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 120,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 117,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 116,062 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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F202 LGW is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F202 LGW, 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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F202 LGW is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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