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Mazda 626 (1993)

2,401 real MOT outcomes analysed • 60.2% first-time pass rate

1993 Mazda 626

CarHunch analysed 2,401 real MOT records for the 1993 Mazda 626. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 19.8% below UK average
60.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
119,308
typical mileage
96,511–142,275 middle half
18.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.71
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1993 Mazda 626

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 2,387 60.4% 1.71
Diesel (0%) 11 21.6% 0.45
LPG (0%) 2 53.1% 4.5
Other (0%) 1 0% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1993 Mazda 626 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.

96,511
low mileage
119,308
typical
142,275
high mileage

Half of all 1993 Mazda 626 vehicles fall between 96,511 and 142,275 miles.

1993 Mazda 626 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (21% of peak).

73 15 2014 2019

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

4.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.71
Avg failures per vehicle
5.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Mazda 626

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 52.2%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 21.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.6%
    Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 19.6%
    Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 18.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18%
    Service brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 17.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
  • 15.6%
    Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.

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