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G38 XJU

1990 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

177,823 mi
Last recorded177,823 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda 626102,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 XJU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 177,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 177,821 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 177,782 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2022 177,615 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2021 177,564 miles

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2020 177,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 176,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 176,599 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 175,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover pinholed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex hose split very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f + n/s/f track rod end dust covers pinholed (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 174,497 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 173,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 173,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 171,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 168,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 166,203 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 161,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 158,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 156,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 153,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 147,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 129,862 miles

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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G38 XJU is a 1990 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 102,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G38 XJU, 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 36 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G38 XJU registered?

G38 XJU is a 1990 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G38 XJU safe to buy?

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