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E452 FHJ

1988 Mazda 626 LX

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

166,598 mi
Last recorded166,598 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 FHJ
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 166,598 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front crossmember rusted

Pass 17 May 2007 157,168 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 157,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 147,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 147,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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E452 FHJ is a 1988 Mazda 626 LX in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E452 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E452 FHJ registered?

E452 FHJ is a 1988 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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