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L132 VAE

1994 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,969 mi
Last recorded124,969 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 VAE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 124,969 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 124,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 124,954 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

has a combination of minor damage areas which are outside swept area

rear pads wearing low and dsics corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2005 102,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 102,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre wall cracked

parking brake needs adjusting and servicing

slight damage/cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre

slight leak at catalytic converter rear joint

windscreen washers need adjusting

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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L132 VAE is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 110,595 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 L132 VAE, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L132 VAE registered?

L132 VAE is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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