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J185 VVX

1991 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 VVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 135,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 128,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 128,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 119,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 119,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 110,933 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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J185 VVX is a 1991 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,789cc 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 J185 VVX, 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 J185 VVX registered?

J185 VVX is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J185 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J185 VVX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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