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J453 REL

1992 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda 626114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 REL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 129,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 129,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,761 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 121,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,541 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,151 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 97,013 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,355 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,267 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 83,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,465 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
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J453 REL is a 1992 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J453 REL, 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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J453 REL is a 1992 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 February 1992.

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