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Y537 JOW

1991 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 JOW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,288 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 83,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,595 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,526 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,182 miles

nearside handbrake effort weak

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake effort weak

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,708 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,384 miles

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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Y537 JOW is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 102,829 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 Y537 JOW, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y537 JOW registered?

Y537 JOW is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is Y537 JOW safe to buy?

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