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L654 VOT

1994 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,764 mi
Last recorded179,764 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 VOT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 179,764 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front brake dragging slightly

stone chip in nearside headlight lens

Fail 16 Apr 2012 179,740 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front brake dragging slightly

stone chip in nearside headlight lens

Pass 18 Apr 2011 174,999 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear brake and parking brake low in effort

slight damage to nearside headlight lens

some imbalance in front braking

Fail 12 Apr 2010 171,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlight lens stone chipped.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 171,730 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlight lens stone chipped.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 167,646 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs corroded on edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 163,442 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

knock on nearside steering advise checking out.

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 163,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 156,664 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2007 156,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2006 147,228 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 147,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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L654 VOT is a 1994 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L654 VOT, 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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L654 VOT is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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