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F381 NHJ

1988 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,888 mi
Last recorded59,888 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 NHJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 59,888 miles

Oil leak

both front wings starting to go rusty at bottom

Pass 10 May 2014 59,403 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 58,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,927 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 58,388 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 58,387 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 57,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,185 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,184 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 56,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 56,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 55,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 55,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 54,201 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,170 miles

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

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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F381 NHJ is a 1988 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F381 NHJ, 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 F381 NHJ registered?

F381 NHJ is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F381 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F381 NHJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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