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K368 UBC

1993 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK368 UBC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 159,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Chip in screen

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 156,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes under vehicle are covered in some sort of greese unable to carry out full examination of condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 156,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes under vehicle are covered in some sort of greese unable to carry out full examination of condition

Pass 9 Feb 2010 154,257 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 154,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine and gearbox have slight oil leaks

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded borderline

Offside front sidelight dim

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear no.plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2009 152,019 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 152,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre2mm

excessive play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 146,607 miles

RADIATOR,MASTER CYLINDER DAMP BUT UNABLE TO SEE ANY LEAK,EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY,GENERAL CORROSION,NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

Fail 7 Feb 2008 146,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

RADIATOR,MASTER CYLINDER DAMP BUT UNABLE TO SEE ANY LEAK,EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY,GENERAL CORROSION,NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

Pass 13 Feb 2007 141,769 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 141,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

EXHAUST,REAR DISCS,GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION,STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 135,038 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINT,SLIGHT PLAY IN NHEARSIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK?......

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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K368 UBC is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K368 UBC, 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.

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K368 UBC is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 February 1993.

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