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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda 626. Check any 626 by registration number below.

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85.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.2%

vs Mazda Avg

20

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mazda 626 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda 626 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, which is 2.2 percentage points above the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 626 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mazda 626 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, warning device shows system malfunction. If you are preparing your 626 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mazda 626, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda 626 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 121 vehicles

83.5%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 3yr

168k mi

2006

Based on 55 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

2005

Based on 64 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

188k mi

2004

Based on 56 vehicles

76.8%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

192k mi

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2003

Based on 233 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

2002

Based on 1,270 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2001

Based on 1,999 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

38.8%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2000

Based on 2,954 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

33.3%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

1999

Based on 3,504 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

35.4%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

1998

Based on 3,548 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

1997

Based on 2,174 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

20.4%

1996

Based on 1,597 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

21.4%

1995

Based on 1,413 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1994

Based on 1,463 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1993

Based on 1,318 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1992

Based on 1,261 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1991

Based on 838 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1990

Based on 219 vehicles

84.0%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%

1989

Based on 34 vehicles

79.4%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

26.1%

0

Based on 528 vehicles

71.8%Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mazda 626

The most common reasons a Mazda 626 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.6%
2

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

9.2%
3

Warning device shows system malfunction

5.7%
Mazda 626 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda 626

Mazda 626 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda 626 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda 626?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda 626 is 85.4% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda 626?
The most common MOT failures on the Mazda 626 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.6%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (9.2%), Warning device shows system malfunction (5.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mazda 626 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, the Mazda 626 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda 626?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mazda 626?
Typical mileage for the Mazda 626: 167,623 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 626 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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