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AR51 ETJ

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ETJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 100,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,318 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm front anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm front anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle has a 28% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm front anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm front anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 469,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 469,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks in tread grooves exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,309 miles

front and rear subframes rusty

offside and nearside inner sills rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on outer edges

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly cracked

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

nearside and offside inne rear sills slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,907 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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AR51 ETJ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 ETJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR51 ETJ registered?

AR51 ETJ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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