Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r?

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 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r?

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 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r?

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 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r?

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 Glx S/r (1989)

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1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r

CarHunch has 1,623 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r 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 Glx S/r 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.

There is no MOT test data available for this 1989 Mazda 626 GLX S/R cohort in the DVLA light-vehicle database—these older vehicles either predate reliable digital records or may have been tested under a different regime. What we do know is that only 1,623 examples of this model year were analysed, with a median mileage of 115,520 miles, suggesting survivors from this era are now quite heavily used. The 626 was a solid mid-range family saloon of its time, known for reasonable build quality, but at 35 years old any example you find will require a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist—paperwork history, service records, and a full mechanical check matter far more than historical MOT statistics here. If you're considering one, budget for age-related wear on suspension, seals, and cooling systems, and expect any purchase to need immediate work.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,623 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r 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 1989 Mazda 626 Glx S/r

Based on MOT data from 1,623 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.3% 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