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M455 ALT

1994 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 ALT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 170,263 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheel tracking out alignment

Pass 23 Jan 2009 170,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheel tracking out alignment

Pass 5 Jan 2008 160,159 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 160,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 147,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 147,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 133,245 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 133,245 miles

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

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

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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M455 ALT is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M455 ALT, 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 M455 ALT registered?

M455 ALT is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M455 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M455 ALT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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