MOT reliability

Mazda 626 executive auto

126 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed

63%

MOT pass rate

Based on 126 Mazda 626 executive auto vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 626 executive auto has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,693 miles.

126

Vehicles

123

MOT tests

11,093

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 626 executive auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 626 executive auto MOT tests:

Other108%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Brakes4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Steering1%
Visibility0%

Mazda 626 executive auto pass rate by age

How the Mazda 626 executive auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
9	12	67%
10	27	63%
11	37	65%
12	30	60%
13	12	67%
14	5	60%

Fuel types: Petrol (126)

Most common Mazda 626 executive auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 626 executive auto MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (7 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (6 times)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (5 times)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Emissions not tested (7.0) (3 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)

Mazda 626 executive auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	6	26	62%	122,174
1996	7	34	65%	144,440
1995	16	63	63%	113,970

Mazda 626 executive auto reliability FAQ

Across 126 Mazda 626 executive auto vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 626 executive auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 626 executive auto in our data has covered around 123,693 miles.

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