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G918 VJM

1989 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,248 mi
Last recorded87,248 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 VJM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,248 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 87,230 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,044 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 85,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,324 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,156 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 83,156 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,210 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 81,210 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G918 VJM is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G918 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G918 VJM registered?

G918 VJM is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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