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L254 FCW

1993 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,464 mi
Last recorded141,464 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 FCW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2007 141,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Aerial mast broken

All suspension components heavily corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front and offside front indicator units damaged but still secure

Nearside quater panel damaged

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear trailing arms heavily corroded

Rear tyres in poor condition

Tailgate struts in-efective

Pass 25 Oct 2006 126,212 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 126,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise - rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2005 119,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

boot struts defective

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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L254 FCW is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 L254 FCW, 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 L254 FCW registered?

L254 FCW is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L254 FCW safe to buy?

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