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H228 XMX

1990 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,963 mi
Last recorded130,963 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda 626102,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 XMX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 129,686 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 129,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 128,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,791 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 127,791 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 126,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 125,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 122,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 121,034 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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H228 XMX is a 1990 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H228 XMX, 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 H228 XMX registered?

H228 XMX is a 1990 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H228 XMX safe to buy?

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