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H118 GRL

1991 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,289 mi
Last recorded134,289 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH118 GRL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle only just passed emission test on co level

Pass 29 Jul 2008 132,555 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 130,760 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

front brake pads starting to wear low

heavy corrosion to centre box/pipe exhaust

heavy corrosion to radiator

heavy corrosion to rear chassis/subframe area

moderate perishing to both front brake hoses

slight play in n/s/f ball joint lower

water leak from manifold water hose

Pass 1 Aug 2006 128,334 miles

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

heavy corrosion to rad

moderate corrosion to rear brake pipes

moderate perishing to o/s/r tyre

slight perishing to front brake hoses

small chip in zone B of screen

Fail 25 Jul 2006 128,334 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

heavy corrosion to centre pipe exhaust but not blowing at time of test

heavy corrosion to radiator

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

rear brake pipes moderately corroded

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

small chip in zone B of screen

Pass 28 Jul 2005 126,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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H118 GRL is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 102,829 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 H118 GRL, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H118 GRL registered?

H118 GRL is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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