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F859 FTT

1988 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,633 mi
Last recorded159,633 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 626106,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 FTT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 159,633 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 152,536 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 152,536 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 142,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 142,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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F859 FTT is a 1988 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 106,070 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 F859 FTT, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F859 FTT registered?

F859 FTT is a 1988 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is F859 FTT safe to buy?

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