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J278 JEJ

1991 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 JEJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,941 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,183 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 64,481 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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J278 JEJ is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J278 JEJ, 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 J278 JEJ registered?

J278 JEJ is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J278 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 JEJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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