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M356 SBW

1994 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,722 mi
Last recorded172,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 SBW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 172,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 172,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 166,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 160,155 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 160,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 152,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 143,803 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2007 143,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 136,602 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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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M356 SBW is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M356 SBW, 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 M356 SBW registered?

M356 SBW is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M356 SBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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