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L476 AFX

1993 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL476 AFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 114,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear lamp unit deteriorated

wipers smear

Fail 10 Aug 2015 114,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear lamp unit deteriorated

wipers smear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,206 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 113,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2013 111,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside wiper smears screen

outer edge of offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside wiper smears screen

outer edge of offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,635 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 109,635 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,200 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 109,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,968 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 101,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 93,999 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 93,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L476 AFX is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L476 AFX, 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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L476 AFX is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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