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M661 TYA

1994 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 626110,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 TYA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 87,932 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 87,932 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,857 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,185 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,187 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,433 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 56,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 56,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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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M661 TYA is a 1994 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M661 TYA, 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 M661 TYA registered?

M661 TYA is a 1994 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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