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M38 FVL

1995 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Mazda 626109,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 FVL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,273 miles

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

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

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

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,273 miles

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

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

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

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

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,244 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 66,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M38 FVL is a 1995 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M38 FVL, 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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What year was M38 FVL registered?

M38 FVL is a 1995 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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