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G179 RTV

1990 Mazda 626 Glx

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda 626 Glx106,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 RTV
MakeMazda
Model626 Glx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,991 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,962 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 77,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,528 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,328 miles

anti roll bar drop links are perished †n/s/f tyre is worn badly on outer edge †rear drop link bushes are perished †rear trailing arm bushes are perished

Fail 21 Mar 2006 63,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

anti roll bar drop links are perished †n/s/f tyre is worn badly on outer edge †rear drop link bushes are perished †rear trailing arm bushes are perished

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Glx?

Based on 2,727 MOT tests across 674 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
6,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
674
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 374
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 261
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 124
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G179 RTV is a 1990 Mazda 626 Glx in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 626 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 106,128 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 374 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G179 RTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda 626 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G179 RTV is a 1990 Mazda 626 Glx, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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