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J148 OSM

1992 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 Mazda 626114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 OSM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 137,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 137,816 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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J148 OSM is a 1992 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 J148 OSM, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J148 OSM registered?

J148 OSM is a 1992 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J148 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 OSM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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