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F424 TFX

1988 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,290 mi
Last recorded70,290 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 TFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,290 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split

underside in general poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to split

underside in general poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,078 miles

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

underside of vehicle in general poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,078 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

underside of vehicle in general poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,167 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,167 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,442 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 56,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 56,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F424 TFX is a 1988 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F424 TFX, 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 F424 TFX registered?

F424 TFX is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F424 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F424 TFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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