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Mazda 626 Glx Auto (1983)

485 real MOT outcomes analysed

1983 Mazda 626 Glx Auto

CarHunch has 485 1983 Mazda 626 Glx Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 485 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1983 Mazda 626 Glx Auto 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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This cohort has no MOT test statistics in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so the perfect pass rate and zero defects shown are not real reliability findings—they reflect the absence of data rather than exceptional quality. The 1983 Mazda 626 GLX Auto is a 40-year-old classic saloon, and vehicles of this age are rarely still in regular use or subjected to MOT testing; those that do appear in records tend to be cherished classics or survivors with dedicated owners who maintain them carefully. The median mileage of just over 31,000 miles suggests these are low-use, well-preserved examples rather than ordinary secondhand stock. If you're considering one, focus on service history, rust inspection, and mechanical assessment by a specialist in classic Japanese cars rather than relying on MOT data, which simply doesn't exist for this cohort in the modern testing regime.

MOT statistics not available

We have 485 1983 Mazda 626 Glx Auto 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 Glx Auto

Based on MOT data from 485 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 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 5,509 Mazda 626 Glx Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 26.1%
1,437
Silver 23.1%
1,271
White 13.1%
720
Green 12.1%
665
Red 11.7%
644
Gold 5.1%
282
Grey 4%
218
Brown 3.8%
207
Black 0.6%
35
Bronze 0.3%
18
Beige 0.2%
12
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