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G79 YCF

1989 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,644 mi
Last recorded74,644 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 YCF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,644 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 70,840 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,901 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 68,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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G79 YCF is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G79 YCF, 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 G79 YCF registered?

G79 YCF is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G79 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G79 YCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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