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A190 FRU

1983 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,641 mi
Last recorded135,641 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mazda 62668,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 FRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 135,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 134,083 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 133,307 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension modified

Fail 20 Jul 2018 126,666 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension modified

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at axle (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres under sized width for wheel width

Fail 31 Jul 2017 115,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at axle (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres under sized width for wheel width

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,317 miles

Nearside Rear fuel breather pipe rusting

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre perishing around sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

has slightly stretched tyres

rear suspension arms rusting

Fail 18 Jul 2016 104,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly no bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly no bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' obstacles hanging in screen (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear fuel breather pipe rusting

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre perishing around sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

has slightly stretched tyres

rear suspension arms rusting

Fail 10 Jul 2015 93,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,922 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 2 Aug 2014 84,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres poorly fitted to wheel rims (tyres to narrow)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust system pertruding rear bumper

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,732 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres poorly fitted to wheel rims (tyres to narrow)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust system pertruding rear bumper

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 72,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER LOWER WHEEL ARCH RUSTED THROUGH out side prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,133 miles

Corrosion on floor pan by front suspension mounts

Corrosion on fuel lines at rear

Exhaust in poor condition

Near side front suspension bottom ball joint in poor condition

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,097 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion on floor pan by front suspension mounts

Corrosion on fuel lines at rear

Exhaust in poor condition

Near side front suspension bottom ball joint in poor condition

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,435 miles

Slight exhaust blow from repairs to mid pipe

Slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,800 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Slight exaust blow from rear silencer

Slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,578 miles

Rear brake ballance poor

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,579 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2008 51,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil leak

slight exaust leak from fracture in pipe to rear silencer

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,730 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,730 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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A190 FRU is a 1983 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1983 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 68,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A190 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A190 FRU is a 1983 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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