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J488 NJT

1991 Mazda 626 LX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 NJT
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 137,592 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 137,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 130,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 118,203 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 118,203 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 112,598 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2005 112,590 miles

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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J488 NJT is a 1991 Mazda 626 LX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J488 NJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J488 NJT registered?

J488 NJT is a 1991 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J488 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J488 NJT 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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