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FG51 FZV

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,828 mi
Last recorded172,828 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 FZV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 172,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side rear wheel arch taped at time of test.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 166,595 miles

vehicle has patch welding on sills & floor

Fail 17 Sep 2016 166,595 miles

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

vehicle has patch welding on sills & floor

Pass 3 Oct 2015 162,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 157,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 157,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 146,823 miles

corrosion appearing at both sills in vital areas

front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

front brake pads appear to be close to min. thickness

Fail 20 Jul 2013 146,820 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing at both sills in vital areas

front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

front brake pads appear to be close to min. thickness

Pass 21 Jul 2012 135,132 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,205 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated close to limit

windscreen damaged along bottom edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,690 miles

n/s front brake has slight bind

n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2009 105,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side front brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Jul 2009 105,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,169 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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FG51 FZV is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 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 FG51 FZV, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG51 FZV registered?

FG51 FZV is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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