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B103 BYC

1985 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,045 mi
Last recorded86,045 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Mazda 62686,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 BYC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,045 miles

Water leak from rear of engine

o/s cv boot split

Fail 24 Apr 2006 86,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leaking

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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B103 BYC is a 1985 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 B103 BYC, 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 41 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B103 BYC registered?

B103 BYC is a 1985 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B103 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B103 BYC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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