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J977 VPU

1991 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 VPU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2006 130,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside lower ball joint gaitor split

nearside rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

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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J977 VPU is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J977 VPU, 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 J977 VPU registered?

J977 VPU is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J977 VPU safe to buy?

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