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L893 PTU

1993 Mazda 626 Glx

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626 Glx117,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 PTU
MakeMazda
Model626 Glx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2007 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 99,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L893 PTU is a 1993 Mazda 626 Glx in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L893 PTU, 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 L893 PTU registered?

L893 PTU is a 1993 Mazda 626 Glx, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L893 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L893 PTU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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