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FJ02 VWU

2002 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,705 mi
Last recorded128,705 miles
Recorded on19 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VWU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2013 128,705 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front disc heavily corroded.

Pass 19 May 2013 128,705 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front disc heavily corroded.

Pass 17 May 2012 121,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system very corroded

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

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

Vehicle has heavey corrosion to underside

Fail 17 May 2012 121,552 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system very corroded

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

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

Vehicle has heavey corrosion to underside

Pass 16 May 2011 112,973 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 104,424 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 104,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 92,951 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 78,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 67,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,132 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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FJ02 VWU is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJ02 VWU, 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 FJ02 VWU registered?

FJ02 VWU is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 VWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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