Mazda 626
Registered from 1986 to 2002.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1998 2.0 petrol. 26 of 77 tests failed, 34%.
Better than 6% of 1998 cars. The typical one fails 25%, across 269 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46% | 12 |
| Suspension | 42% | 11 |
| Body and structure | 19% | 5 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 19% | 5 |
| Lights and electrics | 12% | 3 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 8% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 46% of its failures
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Suspension — 42% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 19% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lights and electrics — 12% of its failures
- Body and structure — 19% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 8% of its failures
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00507/22
In some ignition switches, too much grease have been applied to certain contact points. For a vehicle used under these conditions this can lead to carbonisation of the grease if and therefore to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1298/16
Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.
Recall of the product from end users