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J487 CUV

1991 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 CUV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has light corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2019 106,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has light corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,296 miles

Body has slight corrosion under sides and all suspenison (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,802 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all component parts corroaded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint wrong bolt or pin shank diameter (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,791 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,693 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 91,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,490 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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J487 CUV is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J487 CUV, 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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J487 CUV is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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