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K289 FKW

1993 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,682 mi
Last recorded160,682 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 FKW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 160,682 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 160,063 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 160,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 160,054 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 160,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 159,322 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 159,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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K289 FKW is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 114,452 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 K289 FKW, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K289 FKW registered?

K289 FKW is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 April 1993.

Is K289 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 FKW 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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