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L962 RFM

1994 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

182,276 mi
Last recorded182,276 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 RFM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 182,276 miles

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear back plate corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2009 182,266 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear back plate corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 167,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 167,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 167,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 148,383 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 148,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 131,415 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 131,410 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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L962 RFM is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L962 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L962 RFM registered?

L962 RFM is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L962 RFM safe to buy?

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