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G376 RKO

1989 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,310 mi
Last recorded170,310 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG376 RKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 170,310 miles

Front and n/s/r brake hoses ageing

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

exhaust boxes pasted

exhaust flexi corroded & deteriorating

exhaust joints rusty

head lamps deteriorating

rust blisters along inner sills

rust blisters on front chassis legs

rust blisters on front cross member

rust blisters on front floors

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2016 170,308 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corroded & hole (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside reverse light not working

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

brake hoses ageing

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

exhaust boxes pasted

exhaust flexi corroded & deteriorating

exhaust joints rusty

head lamps deteriorating

rust blisters along inner sills

rust blisters on front chassis legs

rust blisters on front cross member

rust blisters on front floors

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2015 167,474 miles

Brake pipe on rear cross member mount missing

Front brake hoses age cracks

Front exhaust flexy corroded

H/lamp aim slightly low

N/s/r suspension mount creaks

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Various plates on chassis and sill

Windscreen small chip in zone a

Fail 10 Apr 2015 167,473 miles

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

Brake pipe on rear cross member mount missing

Front brake hoses age cracks

Front exhaust flexy corroded

H/lamp aim slightly low

N/s/r suspension mount creaks

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Various plates on chassis and sill

Windscreen small chip in zone a

Pass 10 Mar 2014 164,405 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 164,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 161,295 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 158,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2012 158,368 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 155,378 miles

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2010 153,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 150,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 149,102 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 149,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 148,417 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 148,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 146,780 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 146,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G376 RKO is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G376 RKO, 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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What year was G376 RKO registered?

G376 RKO is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G376 RKO safe to buy?

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