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L918 SMB

1994 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,464 mi
Last recorded125,464 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 SMB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 125,464 miles

nearside rear inner sill surface corrosion

offside front floor surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,695 miles

rear fuel pipes surface corrosion

suspension joint general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,337 miles

front no plate poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,449 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,448 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 118,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,641 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 116,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 114,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension links and trailing arms corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2008 114,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension links and trailing arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 112,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 110,567 miles

Corrosion observed on rear subframe and both rear trailing arms

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Surface perishing of osr tyre side-wall.No visible cords

Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,567 miles

Corrosion observed on rear subframe and both rear trailing arms

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Surface perishing of osr tyre side-wall.No visible cords

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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L918 SMB is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L918 SMB, 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 L918 SMB registered?

L918 SMB is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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