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L189 LHK

1993 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 LHK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 131,940 miles

Advise as previous test 06/03/2007.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 131,711 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 27 Feb 2006 124,140 miles

Main beam light switch becoming faulty?

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

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

Parking brake efficiency to the minimum standard.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2006 124,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

ABS-VSI incorrect. Road tested Vehicle to verify operation.

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

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

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

Vehicle just meets parking brake efficiency.

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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L189 LHK is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L189 LHK, 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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What year was L189 LHK registered?

L189 LHK is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L189 LHK safe to buy?

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