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L186 OCA

1993 Mazda 626 Glx

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

147,889 mi
Last recorded147,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626 Glx117,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 OCA
MakeMazda
Model626 Glx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 147,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 19 Jul 2006 138,969 miles

hand brake reading minuim reading

unable to check all brake pipes due to exceesive grease

Fail 14 Jul 2006 138,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 138,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Glx?

Based on 2,727 MOT tests across 674 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
6,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
674
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 374
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 261
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 124
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L186 OCA is a 1993 Mazda 626 Glx in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 626 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 117,852 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 374 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L186 OCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 626 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L186 OCA registered?

L186 OCA is a 1993 Mazda 626 Glx, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L186 OCA safe to buy?

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