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K281 RDE

1992 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,563 mi
Last recorded42,563 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda 626114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 RDE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 40,030 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear nearside wheel brakes binding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,058 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S/F tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,911 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,639 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,303 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 32,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,633 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,627 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,474 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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K281 RDE is a 1992 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K281 RDE, 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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What year was K281 RDE registered?

K281 RDE is a 1992 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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