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F48 DDY

1988 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,595 mi
Last recorded152,595 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 DDY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 152,595 miles

under vehicle seen some rust advised

Pass 2 Feb 2008 152,053 miles

under vehicle sean some rust advised

Fail 31 Jan 2008 152,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

under vehicle sean some rust advised

Pass 5 Jan 2007 149,733 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 149,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 148,228 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 148,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F48 DDY is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F48 DDY, 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 F48 DDY registered?

F48 DDY is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F48 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F48 DDY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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