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MOT reliability

Mazda 626glx

2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda 626glx vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 626glx has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,505 miles.

2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
4,003
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 626glx problem areas

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

  • Other122%

Mazda 626glx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12250%
13367%
14250%
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mazda 626glx MOT faults

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

  1. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  9. Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)

Mazda 626glx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 1 3 67% 107,296
1992 1 5 60% 149,715

Mazda 626glx reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda 626glx vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 626glx MOT issues are: Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2).

The typical Mazda 626glx in our data has covered around 128,505 miles.

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