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L426 LMS

1994 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

150,114 mi
Last recorded150,114 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 LMS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 150,114 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 150,113 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 149,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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L426 LMS is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L426 LMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L426 LMS registered?

L426 LMS is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L426 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L426 LMS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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