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L489 LAO

1993 Mazda 626 Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626 Glx117,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 LAO
MakeMazda
Model626 Glx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 91,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,171 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,027 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 71,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 66,336 miles

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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L489 LAO is a 1993 Mazda 626 Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L489 LAO, 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 L489 LAO registered?

L489 LAO is a 1993 Mazda 626 Glx, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L489 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 LAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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