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F880 SCW

1988 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,772 mi
Last recorded159,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 SCW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 159,772 miles

battery insecure

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

cracking to n/s/r tyre

damage to o/s windscreen

front wipers split

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f brake anti-rattle shim adrift

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 21 Jul 2009 159,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

cracking to n/s/r tyre

damage to o/s windscreen

front wipers split

n/s door mirror cracked

battery insecure

n/s/f brake anti-rattle shim adrift

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 154,884 miles

battery insecure

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall

handbrake high

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2008 154,881 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall

handbrake high

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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F880 SCW is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 F880 SCW, 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 F880 SCW registered?

F880 SCW is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is F880 SCW safe to buy?

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