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FX02 OPB

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,284 mi
Last recorded60,284 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 OPB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor next to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort 11%, minimum required 16%, nearside 65kg, offside 99kg, total 164kg, minimum total required 234kg

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill near suspension arm pivot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail to floor, underneath and inside face, also floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill near suspension arm pivot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,615 miles

Parking brake effort only just achieved

Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in centre under B post (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded existing repair breaking away near trailing arm pivot (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake effort only just achieved

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,149 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 54,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,352 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,962 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,200 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,268 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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FX02 OPB is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 OPB, 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 FX02 OPB registered?

FX02 OPB is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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