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L355 JCY

1994 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,428 mi
Last recorded116,428 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 JCY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 116,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 113,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY (CRACKED).

Fail 26 Aug 2009 113,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY (CRACKED).

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,636 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 105,908 miles

Boot struts do not support tailgate.

Fuel tank vent pipes are heavily corroded.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s rear tyre has marks on the wall suggesting it has been driven flat, recommend inside of tyre checked.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sump is corroding.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,908 miles

Boot struts do not support tailgate.

Fuel tank vent pipes are heavily corroded.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s rear tyre has marks on the wall suggesting it has been driven flat, recommend inside of tyre checked.

Sump is corroding.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,522 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to wear low on inside edges

front brake discs are starting to corrode on inner faces

handbrake efficiency is 16% (min.allowed is 16%)

rear brake discs are starting to corrode on outer faces

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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L355 JCY is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 110,595 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 L355 JCY, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L355 JCY registered?

L355 JCY is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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