What year Mazda 626 Glx S R Auto is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S R Auto has the highest pass rate at 71.5%, out of 744 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 626 Glx S R Auto MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 626 Glx S R Auto 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 Glx S R Auto — Reliability by Year

1,404 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1989 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 626 Glx S R Auto 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

1989

71.5% pass rate · 744 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1988

58.6% pass rate · 660 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1989	71.5%	90,814 mi	744
1988	58.6%	109,572 mi	660

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