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J178 OPL

1991 Mazda 626

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 OPL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 97,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel feed and return pipes weakened by corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,903 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 96,903 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front door mirror glass broken

nearside fuel feed and return pipes coroded

noise coming nearside rear wheel when service brake is applied advise brake inspection

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,574 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 94,200 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 94,200 miles

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

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

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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J178 OPL is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J178 OPL, 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 J178 OPL registered?

J178 OPL is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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