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BT51 VLY

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VLY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2019 151,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under seal coated, body filler used under the body, wet weather

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 151,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Full Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 142,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 142,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault wire (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,465 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,588 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail not welded properly (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan not been continuously welded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Floor pan corroded

Front disks in poor condition

offside inner sill corroded

offside top mount area has slight corrosion

rear chassis rails have some corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail not welded properly (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Floor pan corroded

Front disks in poor condition

offside inner sill corroded

offside top mount area has slight corrosion

rear chassis rails have some corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,551 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,801 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,801 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,019 miles

n/s and o/s chassis rails corroded

n/s mirror broken

Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s chassis rails corroded

n/s mirror broken

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,498 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,890 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,667 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,909 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2 1/2mm

Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,425 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 45,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

boot struts weak

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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BT51 VLY is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BT51 VLY, 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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BT51 VLY is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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