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L897 DHB

1993 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,135 mi
Last recorded161,135 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 DHB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2007 161,135 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

ALL SHOCK ABSORBER GAITERS ARE BROKEN

BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE SPLIT

BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST PASSED FOR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARK BRAKE

EXCLUDING REAR SILENCER REMAINDER OF EXHAUST IS IN POOR CNDITION=EXHAUST DOWNPIPE IS BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND CORRODED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK IS WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKING

REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Pass 29 Aug 2006 151,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 143,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L897 DHB is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L897 DHB, 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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What year was L897 DHB registered?

L897 DHB is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L897 DHB safe to buy?

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