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ET51 LFD

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,527 mi
Last recorded136,527 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 LFD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 136,527 miles

eml warning light on

Fail 7 Aug 2014 136,527 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,703 miles

both front inner wing metel brake pipes corroded

both rear outter sills corroded

engine mangement light on

front cross member corroded

heatshiel on front exhaust insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear antiroll bar link worn

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 1 Aug 2013 123,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front inner wing metel brake pipes corroded

both rear outter sills corroded

engine mangement light on

front cross member corroded

heatshiel on front exhaust insecure

offside front brake binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear antiroll bar link worn

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 112,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,283 miles

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

both rear brake disc pitting on outer surface

Fail 30 Jun 2010 87,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake disc pitting on outer surface

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,805 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,008 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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ET51 LFD is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET51 LFD, 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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ET51 LFD is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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