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B280 NPJ

1985 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,609 mi
Last recorded68,609 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Mazda 62686,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB280 NPJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 68,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B280 NPJ is a 1985 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B280 NPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B280 NPJ registered?

B280 NPJ is a 1985 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B280 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B280 NPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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