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:
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Other116%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering1%
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Visibility1%
Mazda 626 l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 12 | 50% |
| 14 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 6 | 50% |
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:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (5 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Mazda 626 l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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