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L331 XUT

1993 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

203,762 mi
Last recorded203,762 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 XUT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2007 203,762 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear brake discs rusted †rear pads 80% left

front no plate cracked

small play in offside front of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 186,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 186,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 170,417 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 169,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L331 XUT is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L331 XUT, 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 L331 XUT registered?

L331 XUT is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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