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FG02 VXO

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

197,223 mi
Last recorded197,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VXO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 197,223 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness at n/s/r caliper

n/s/f tyre wall gouged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 197,223 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness at n/s/r caliper

n/s/f tyre wall gouged

Pass 26 Jan 2011 192,839 miles

boot not staying open by itself

both front wipers torn

both offside indicators discolouring

both rear brake flexis deteriating

engine and gearbox very damp

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel could improve

nearside front tyre knicked on outer sidewall

nearside front washer partiually chocked

nearside rear tyre very low and perishing

slight corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes

slight play in nearside front track rod

windscreen chipped offside front

Pass 22 Jan 2010 181,459 miles

clutch light and coming off on floor

nearside front and rear drop links have movement

offside front also both rear indicators dis coloured

offside front bumper cracked

various oil leaks at engine

Fail 20 Jan 2010 181,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

clutch light and coming off on floor

front brake pads v low and discs worn

nearside front and rear drop links have movement

nearside front suspension arm front bush has movement

offside front also both rear indicators dis coloured

offside front bumper cracked

offside rear tyre low tread

various oil leaks at engine

Pass 20 Jan 2009 147,426 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 147,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear anti roll bar bushes slight novement

front tyres wearing to the outside

nearside front brake fluctuating in the rollers

nearside rear slight drop link movement

offside rear hand brake quadrant not fully returning

oil leak at filter aera

Pass 22 Jan 2008 104,088 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 104,088 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,755 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 92,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,044 miles

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

Rear tyre side walls starting to perish

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2006 73,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres are showing slight perishing of side walls and inner tread edge

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 VXO is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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