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L456 CFX

1993 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 CFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 149,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 144,137 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 144,137 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 139,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 134,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre weaing on inner shoulder

o/s/r handbrake eff lower than n/s

rear number plate starting to deface

Pass 21 Aug 2008 131,715 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 131,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,836 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 128,836 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH WORN , BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED , LOWER READING ON OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE , REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK ,AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Aug 2006 126,670 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 126,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW READING , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Aug 2005 123,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 123,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in outer sills & brake pipes †dust covers split on suspension joints †drivers front flexi hose perished †drivers rear park brake reading low †drivers front brake lazy

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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L456 CFX is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L456 CFX, 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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L456 CFX is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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