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F929 MFC

1989 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 MFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 121,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear and offside rear back arch/floor badly rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 115,968 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear bumper mounting area badly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 115,968 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear bumper mounting area badly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 111,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear chassis rusty

Fail 3 May 2012 111,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear chassis rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 104,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 104,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

body showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

body showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 77,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,057 miles

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

rear number plate starting to separate.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 74,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear number plate starting to separate.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,404 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on edges

steel brake pipes corroding

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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F929 MFC is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 102,707 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 F929 MFC, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F929 MFC is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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