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K497 TEY

1993 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,039 mi
Last recorded115,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 TEY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 115,039 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 103,751 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 103,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 97,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2007 97,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 91,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 91,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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K497 TEY is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K497 TEY, 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 K497 TEY registered?

K497 TEY is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 May 1993.

Is K497 TEY safe to buy?

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