MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 626s year 1989

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Pass percent:64.80%

(The average a petrol MAZDA 626 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:5,037 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	437
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	262
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	195
Headlamp aim out of alignment	152
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	143
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	139
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	138
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	135
Registration plate lamp issues	108
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	104
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	89
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	87
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	72
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Registration plate issues	65
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	59
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	54
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	51
Rear brake binding	50
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	32
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	20
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Brake hose damaged	11
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	10
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	437
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	262
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	195
Headlamp aim out of alignment	152
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	143
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	139
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	138
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	135
Registration plate lamp issues	108
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	104
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	89
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	87
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	72
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Registration plate issues	65
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	59
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	54
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	51
Rear brake binding	50
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	32
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	20
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Brake hose damaged	11
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	10
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 626s year 1989

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