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J254 DYE

1971 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,124 mi
Last recorded128,124 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Mazda 626118,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 DYE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 128,124 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 128,124 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

complete exhaust system very corroded

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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J254 DYE is a 1971 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 118,202 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 J254 DYE, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J254 DYE registered?

J254 DYE is a 1971 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J254 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J254 DYE 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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