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EK02 BWU

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,766 mi
Last recorded60,766 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BWU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 60,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 60,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 57,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to outer edge of steel wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 56,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and end of outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and end of outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to outer edge of steel wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 50,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,932 miles

Exhaust shield loose/rattle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield loose/rattle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,812 miles

Exhaust heat shield

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,309 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,578 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush snapped (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,050 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 41,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,222 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,538 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 28,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 17,953 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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EK02 BWU is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK02 BWU, 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 EK02 BWU registered?

EK02 BWU is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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