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Mazda 626 Dx (1983)

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1983 Mazda 626 Dx

CarHunch has 658 1983 Mazda 626 Dx vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1983 Mazda 626 Dx doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mazda vehicles below.

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The 1983 Mazda 626 DX falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there are no test statistics available for this cohort—this is typical for vehicles of this age, as MOT records in the accessible database begin much later. What we can say is that any 1983 model surviving today is a genuine classic, and if you're considering one, you're looking at a vehicle that will require specialist knowledge to maintain and MOT test under modern rules, which have evolved significantly since the 1980s. Your best approach is to have any potential purchase inspected by a Mazda specialist or classic car engineer before committing, as the condition of individual examples will vary wildly depending on storage, maintenance history, and whether it's been restored. Parts availability and insurance will also be critical factors to investigate before you buy.

MOT statistics not available

We have 658 1983 Mazda 626 Dx vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1983 Mazda 626 Dx

Based on MOT data from 658 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,833 Mazda 626 Dx vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25.5%
977
Red 20.3%
779
Silver 13.7%
527
Gold 10.1%
388
Brown 9.9%
379
Grey 8.6%
328
White 7.4%
284
Green 2.6%
100
Maroon 0.7%
25
Beige 0.5%
19
Black 0.5%
18
Bronze 0.2%
9
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