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M228 ABP

1995 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 626109,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 ABP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 141,179 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2010 136,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 136,172 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and nearside rear tyres very poor condition and worn

both front brake discs very poor condition

both front brake flexi hoses split

both outer driveshaft boots poor condition

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear brake discs poor condition

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 20 Apr 2009 131,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 126,543 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 115,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 115,767 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 105,844 miles

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

both rear tyres worn off on edges, o/s/f tyre just over 2mm, n/s/f tyre 1.6mm, o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2005 105,844 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn off on edges, o/s/f tyre just over 2mm, n/s/f tyre 1.6mm, o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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M228 ABP is a 1995 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 109,692 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 M228 ABP, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M228 ABP is a 1995 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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