Mazda 626 Egi (1986)
1986 Mazda 626 Egi
CarHunch analysed 1,583 real MOT records for the 1986 Mazda 626 Egi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1986 Mazda 626 EGI is in dire condition: only 10% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and not a single vehicle in this cohort of 1,583 has ever recorded a dangerous defect—a red flag suggesting these cars are simply too old and worn to be assessed for serious safety issues rather than being genuinely safe. With a median mileage of 61,518 miles and zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle on average, the data reflects that most surviving examples have likely stopped being tested altogether or are only brought for MOT when they're already beyond roadworthy condition.
At nearly 40 years old, any 626 EGI you encounter will require substantial investment to meet modern safety standards, and the absence of meaningful failure data actually indicates these vehicles are falling out of regular use rather than proving reliable. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than a daily driver, and budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist—don't rely on MOT history alone.
What to check before buying a 1986 Mazda 626 Egi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,582 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Mazda 626 Egi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1986 Mazda 626 Egi vehicles fall between 44,446 and 61,518 miles.
MOT History Averages
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