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FG02 SWZ

2002 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,361 mi
Last recorded116,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SWZ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,361 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,894 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,886 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,372 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,536 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on both edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,526 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on both edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,677 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 61,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,679 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly 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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FG02 SWZ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG02 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

FG02 SWZ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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