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H278 GLF

1991 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 GLF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,013 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S REAR FLOOR CORROSION UNDER ARCH

O/S N/S REAR TIE BARS TOP /BOTTOM CORROSION

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 109,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S REAR FLOOR CORROSION UNDER ARCH

O/S N/S REAR TIE BARS TOP /BOTTOM CORROSION

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 105,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 105,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 101,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 101,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,618 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 97,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 92,974 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear sub frame corrosion started

Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,920 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
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H278 GLF is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H278 GLF, 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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H278 GLF is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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