Mazda 626 Glx Abs A (1994)
1994 Mazda 626 Glx Abs A
CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 1994 Mazda 626 Glx Abs A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1994 Mazda 626 is a serious reliability concern—just 7.5% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and you're looking at a vehicle that will almost certainly need work before it's legal to drive. The dangerous defect rate is low at 2.8%, but the sheer failure rate suggests systemic issues across these ageing examples.
At 108,000 miles, these cars are high-mileage specimens for their age, and the pattern of 0.18 failures and 0.6 advisories per vehicle points to accumulated wear across multiple systems rather than one critical flaw. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and expect to spend money on repairs before—and regularly after—getting it through its next MOT.
What to check before buying a 1994 Mazda 626 Glx Abs A
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Mazda 626 Glx Abs A 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 1994 Mazda 626 Glx Abs A vehicles fall between 93,138 and 121,234 miles.
MOT History Averages
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