Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Mazda 626 GT?

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 1991 Mazda 626 GT?

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 1991 Mazda 626 GT?

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 1991 Mazda 626 GT?

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 GT (1991)

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1991 Mazda 626 GT

CarHunch has 434 1991 Mazda 626 GT vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1991 Mazda 626 GT 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

**IMPORTANT NOTE:** This cohort has no MOT test statistics in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so the pass rate and defect figures shown above should not be used. The 1991 Mazda 626 GT is now over 30 years old and very few examples remain on UK roads in testable condition; those that do may be classic or specialist vehicles outside typical MOT patterns, or may no longer be registered for road use. If you are considering one of these cars, focus on finding a well-maintained example with full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection by a Mazda specialist, as parts availability and specialist knowledge are now extremely limited. The 626 was a competent family saloon of its era, but at this age any survivor is likely a labour of love rather than practical transport.

MOT statistics not available

We have 434 1991 Mazda 626 GT 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 1991 Mazda 626 GT

Based on MOT data from 434 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.2% 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 1,407 Mazda 626 GT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 28.9%

407

White 23.1%

325

Silver 14.1%

199

Grey 10.9%

154

Black 10.7%

151

Blue 9.8%

138

Gold 0.9%

Bronze 0.8%

Brown 0.7%

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