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L388 BLJ

1993 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,152 mi
Last recorded133,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 133,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 122,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 108,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,650 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,550 miles

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

o/s/f brake rubbing slightly

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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L388 BLJ is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L388 BLJ, 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 L388 BLJ registered?

L388 BLJ is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L388 BLJ safe to buy?

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