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L240 VLC

1993 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,937 mi
Last recorded129,937 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 VLC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,937 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 129,937 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing track rod end (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 128,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,241 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 125,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,139 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 119,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 114,005 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 113,776 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 109,485 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 109,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,292 miles

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

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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L240 VLC is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L240 VLC, 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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L240 VLC is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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