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FX02 ZVF

2002 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,136 mi
Last recorded165,136 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 ZVF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 165,136 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 165,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 161,313 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2012 161,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear mumber plate light poor out put

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2012 160,639 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 152,860 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f chassie corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 141,619 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 141,619 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 138,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer sill may require attention for next MOT

Small hole in near side headlamp glass

Small stone chips in windscreen

Surface rust and slight scoring of inner surface of both front discs

Fail 1 Mar 2010 138,057 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside outer sill may require attention for next MOT

Small hole in near side headlamp glass

Small stone chips in windscreen

Surface rust and slight scoring of inner surface of both front discs

Pass 3 Mar 2009 129,831 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of 'age cracks'

Condensation in both rear light lenses

Rear wiper blade split

Slight rusting on inner surface of both front discs

Small chips and scratch mark in windscreen

Small hole in near side headlamp glass

Fail 3 Mar 2009 129,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres showing signs of 'age cracks'

Condensation in both rear light lenses

Rear wiper blade split

Slight rusting on inner surface of both front discs

Small chips and scratch mark in windscreen

Small hole in near side headlamp glass

Pass 27 Mar 2008 117,578 miles

Small hole in near side headlamp glass

Very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Mar 2008 117,578 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Small hole in near side headlamp glass

Very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,834 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 99,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,076 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 83,076 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 ZVF is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZVF, 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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FX02 ZVF is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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