What year Mazda 626 Egi is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1986 Mazda 626 Egi has the highest pass rate at 58.3%, out of 1,583 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 626 Egi MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 626 Egi MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Mazda 626 Egi — Reliability by Year

2,880 vehicles · MOT data 1985–1987 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 626 Egi was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1986

58.3% pass rate · 1,583 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1987

53.3% pass rate · 1,186 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1987	53.3%	80,203 mi	1,186
1986	58.3%	61,518 mi	1,583
1985	—	—	111

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