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L996 ECW

1993 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 ECW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2008 136,087 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 129,679 miles

1.very long handbrake travel †2.slight blow on catalyst †3.slight play in o/s rear drop link †4.squeak on n/s front brake †5.pin hole in n/s front outer cv boot

6.front brake flexis perrishing †7.larger tyres on front

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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L996 ECW is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L996 ECW, 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 L996 ECW registered?

L996 ECW is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L996 ECW safe to buy?

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