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EF02 JBX

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

132,444 mi
Last recorded132,444 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JBX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 129,366 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 124,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 120,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 117,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 113,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 113,558 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 109,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 103,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 86,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 84,824 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 82,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 80,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 78,639 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

near side rear seal damaged

Fail 3 May 2012 78,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 72,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 67,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 58,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,743 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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EF02 JBX is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 EF02 JBX, 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 EF02 JBX registered?

EF02 JBX is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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