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FG02 LAO

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,338 mi
Last recorded87,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LAO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2020 87,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met; needs attention

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle underside corroded

Rear Both brake caliper covered in grease

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,896 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose on rear

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,988 miles

Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,127 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,086 miles

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,752 miles

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,823 miles

rear number plate will need attension

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front&rear brake vibration when braking disc run out

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,112 miles

rear numberplate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakepipes greased

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,610 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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FG02 LAO is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FG02 LAO, 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 FG02 LAO registered?

FG02 LAO is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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