Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Mazda 626 Egi?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1987 Mazda 626 Egi?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1987 Mazda 626 Egi?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Mazda 626 Egi?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mazda 626 Egi (1987)

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1987 Mazda 626 Egi

CarHunch has 1,186 1987 Mazda 626 Egi vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Mazda 626 Egi 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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Got a specific Mazda 626 Egi you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

This 1987 Mazda 626 EGI does not appear in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no pass rates, defect statistics, or reliability verdict to share—this cohort simply isn't covered by the standard MOT testing regime we analyse. What we do know is that surviving examples are now 37 years old with a median mileage of 80,203 miles, suggesting most have been well-preserved rather than driven hard, though any vehicle this age requires thorough pre-purchase inspection regardless of MOT history. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or cherished vehicle rather than relying on modern MOT data; have a specialist inspection done and verify service history, as parts availability and specialist knowledge for 1980s Mazdas are now limited.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,186 1987 Mazda 626 Egi 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 1987 Mazda 626 Egi

Based on MOT data from 1,186 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.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,903 Mazda 626 Egi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.3%

908

White 22.9%

666

Silver 20.1%

584

Red 9.1%

263

Brown 8%

233

Green 6.8%

197

Grey 0.7%

Bronze 0.6%

Gold 0.2%

Black 0.2%

Maroon 0.2%

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