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L241 SHU

1993 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,998 mi
Last recorded182,998 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 SHU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 182,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 178,466 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 178,466 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 174,453 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 174,453 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 171,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 171,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 167,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 162,514 miles

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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L241 SHU is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L241 SHU, 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

How do I check the history of L241 SHU?

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What year was L241 SHU registered?

L241 SHU is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L241 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L241 SHU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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