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FG02 LBJ

2002 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,678 mi
Last recorded146,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LBJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general surface corrossion on underside off vehicle

nearside rear sill becoming weak suspension components surface corossion on them

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 143,808 miles

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

Sills inner and outer and floor corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 143,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Sills inner and outer and floor corrosion

Pass 25 May 2013 135,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 129,946 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 123,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 123,575 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 123,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

advise - offside wiper could be better

advise - rear discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 112,489 miles

o/s mirror casing damaged/mirror glass ok and secure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 112,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s mirror casing damaged/mirror glass ok and secure

Pass 29 May 2009 103,669 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 103,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 79,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 49,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 27,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,261 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge(borderline pass)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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 LBJ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBJ, 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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FG02 LBJ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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