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L517 CAY

1994 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 CAY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,902 miles

outer sills rusting

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

outer sills rusting

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,560 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,794 miles

rear all suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear all suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear suspension bushes deterioating

Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear suspension bushes deterioating

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 101,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,268 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 100,253 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,510 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 95,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 84,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 84,126 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

front exhaust pipe and catalytic convertor corroded

wear in o/s/f lower arm front bush

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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L517 CAY is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L517 CAY, 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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L517 CAY is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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