MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 626s year 1991

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Pass percent:64.49%

(The average a petrol MAZDA 626 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:5,525 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	574
Headlamp aim out of alignment	353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	353
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	232
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	214
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	154
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	127
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	102
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	100
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	98
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	97
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	81
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	76
Rear brake binding	76
Registration plate issues	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	68
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	68
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	47
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	43
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	38
Rear brake application uneven	37
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	27
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Windscreen has damage	20
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
An item not tested \|Manual\|	9
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	574
Headlamp aim out of alignment	353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	353
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	232
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	214
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	154
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	127
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	102
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	100
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	98
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	97
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	81
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	76
Rear brake binding	76
Registration plate issues	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	68
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	68
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	47
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	43
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	38
Rear brake application uneven	37
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	27
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Windscreen has damage	20
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
An item not tested \|Manual\|	9
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA 626s year 1991

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