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L597 CDB

1994 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 CDB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 73,308 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 73,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 70,092 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,092 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 66,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 63,700 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 63,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L597 CDB is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L597 CDB, 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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What year was L597 CDB registered?

L597 CDB is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L597 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L597 CDB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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