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G838 SMX

1990 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda 626102,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 SMX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 101,269 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 101,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,462 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 96,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front suspension upper mounting bearings noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2006 94,048 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 94,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G838 SMX is a 1990 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G838 SMX, 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.

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What year was G838 SMX registered?

G838 SMX is a 1990 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G838 SMX safe to buy?

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