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BG02 NJZ

2002 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,862 mi
Last recorded55,862 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NJZ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2024 55,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Fail 1 Jun 2021 43,661 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,314 miles

Offside Rear Inner arch not prescribed area corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills surface corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,427 miles

Front cross member slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,639 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,680 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,680 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,603 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 31,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 30,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,165 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,164 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,140 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,965 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 21,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,781 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 18,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,983 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 15,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG02 NJZ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG02 NJZ, 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 BG02 NJZ registered?

BG02 NJZ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is BG02 NJZ safe to buy?

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