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F627 OHW

1988 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,161 mi
Last recorded161,161 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 OHW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 161,161 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 160,993 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheels slightly binding

corrosion to rear cross member

nearside & offside rear suspension tops corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 157,904 miles

Oil leak

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

nearide rear inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2006 157,875 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills has heavy corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches has heavy corrosion

slight play in steering rack / nearside front

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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F627 OHW is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F627 OHW, 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 F627 OHW registered?

F627 OHW is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F627 OHW safe to buy?

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