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J240 HCR

1991 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 HCR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 158,175 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Underbody corroded but not to excess.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 156,687 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 156,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 154,226 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 150,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 150,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 146,258 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 146,258 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 142,028 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 137,475 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven on both edges,nearside rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrorsion.

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

oil leak

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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J240 HCR is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J240 HCR, 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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J240 HCR is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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