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EK02 HBE

2002 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

246,707 mi
Last recorded246,707 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 HBE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 246,707 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

parking brake only just met requirements 18%

Fail 27 May 2016 246,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

parking brake only just met requirements 18%

Pass 28 May 2015 232,882 miles

Drive belt perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear subframe, Rear suspension arms, Inner sills, Floor, Front suspension arms

Fail 25 Apr 2015 232,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight leak from power steering

Pass 30 Apr 2014 221,784 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Inner sills, Offside fromt lower arm, Exhaust, Rear subframe, Rear Suspension arms

Fail 28 Apr 2014 221,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Slight corrosion; Inner sills, Offside fromt lower arm, Exhaust, Rear subframe, Rear Suspension arms

Pass 13 Apr 2013 212,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 209,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 207,080 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 204,686 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 201,964 miles

Rear number plate is in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2009 201,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2008 197,165 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 197,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ac / fan belt loose

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2007 187,367 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s wiper poor.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 140,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 140,774 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HBE is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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