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BJ51 HBL

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,604 mi
Last recorded125,604 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HBL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multipe locations (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple locations (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside and nearside arches (6.1.C.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear multiple locations (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front multiple locations (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

vehicle is excessivly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of bottom arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of bottom arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately slightly loose (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin burn't (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,805 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 120,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items in zone B of windscreen partially obscuring vision

Fail 15 Oct 2014 114,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside and offside rear brake pads rattling in caliper carrier

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded but not projecting a sharp edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front wheel arch corroded but not projecting a sharp edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

items in zone b of windscreen partially obscuring vision

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,278 miles

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

oil sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,868 miles

nearside rear tyre between 1.6-2mm

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 24 Oct 2012 94,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,444 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,151 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 53,075 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,378 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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BJ51 HBL is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 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 BJ51 HBL, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ51 HBL is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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