MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
n.s.r. & o.s.r. anti-roll bar bushes some play.
n.s.r. shockabsorber damp.
n.s.r. tyre low on tread. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.
o.s.f. outer cv boot perrished.
slight play in o.s.f. outer cv joint.
some corrosion to all metal brake pipes.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
n.s.r. tyre low on tread. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.
o.s.f. outer cv boot perrished.
some corrosion to all metal brake pipes.
some play in n.s.r. & o.s.r. anti roll bar bushes.
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L976 DBU is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 L976 DBU, 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 L976 DBU registered?
L976 DBU is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1993.
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