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MOT reliability

Mazda 626 i 16

3 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mazda 626 i 16 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 626 i 16 has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,150 miles.

3
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
5,811
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 626 i 16 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 626 i 16 MOT tests:

  • Other122%
  • Brakes12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Mazda 626 i 16 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11250%
12250%
13367%
14367%
15367%
16250%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Mazda 626 i 16 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 626 i 16 MOT tests:

  1. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. both outer sills damaged at rear (2 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  5. o/s headlamp cracked.fuel tank is stained. (2 times)
  6. cracks forming offside and nearside front cv boots (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  9. Both outer body sills rear badly damaged. (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  13. Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  15. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Mazda 626 i 16 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 1 7 43% 119,386
1993 2 8 75% 128,033

Mazda 626 i 16 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mazda 626 i 16 vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 626 i 16 MOT issues are: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); both outer sills damaged at rear.

The typical Mazda 626 i 16 in our data has covered around 125,150 miles.

Compare the Mazda 626 i 16

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