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G498 VDL

1989 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 VDL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate is deteriorating and will soon need replacing.

rear number plate is deteriorating and may soon need replacing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,136 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 67,711 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
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G498 VDL is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G498 VDL, 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 G498 VDL registered?

G498 VDL is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G498 VDL safe to buy?

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