Mazda 626 MOT data by year
The Mazda 626 appears in 2,909 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1982–2015. Its most common failure areas are suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 72.5%.
2,909
MOT tests analysed
72.5%
Pass rate
27.5%
Fail rate
1982–2015
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 447 | 72.3% | 27.7% | Brakes |
| 2000 | 489 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Brakes |
| 2002 | 383 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.3% | 388 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 384 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 278 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 203 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.2% | 152 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 130 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.5% | 103 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.1% | 91 |
Methodology & source. Based on 2,909 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.