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MAZ 6261

1985 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,904 mi
Last recorded101,904 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Mazda 62686,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6261
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,904 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 101,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyres cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,138 miles

number plates slightly insecure

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,587 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 100,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 100,038 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,693 miles

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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MAZ 6261 is a 1985 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 MAZ 6261, 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 41 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAZ 6261 registered?

MAZ 6261 is a 1985 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MAZ 6261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 6261 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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