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DF52 YHW

2003 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,333 mi
Last recorded118,333 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 62671,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 YHW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,333 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 118,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,759 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,990 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,990 miles

n/s/f tyre is below 2.5mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs will need changing at next pad change

Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,539 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,319 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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DF52 YHW is a 2003 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 71,642 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 DF52 YHW, 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 23 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF52 YHW registered?

DF52 YHW is a 2003 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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