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MOT reliability

Mazda 626 l

12 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Mazda 626 l vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 626 l has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,465 miles.

12
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
8,705
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 626 l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 626 l MOT tests:

  • Other116%
  • Brakes5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Steering1%
  • Visibility1%

Mazda 626 l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
10650%
11875%
121267%
131250%
14540%
182100%
19367%
20650%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Mazda 626 l MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  3. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
  5. Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (5 times)
  6. Oil leak (4 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  8. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  9. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
  11. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  12. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  13. Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)

Mazda 626 l pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 6 50% 121,840
1995 5 25 60% 125,225
1994 2 12 58% 121,242
1988 2 11 64% 117,901
1986 1 6 50% 109,320
1983 1 7 57% 122,009

Mazda 626 l reliability FAQ

Across 12 Mazda 626 l vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 626 l MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).

The typical Mazda 626 l in our data has covered around 121,465 miles.

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