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FY02 EEF

2002 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,458 mi
Last recorded191,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 EEF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 191,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 170,765 miles

Rear tyres are worn very close to limit.

Wheel arches are fairly corroded and will soon need repair.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 149,617 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 149,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 127,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 111,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 105,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,193 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 84,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FY02 EEF is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FY02 EEF, 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 FY02 EEF registered?

FY02 EEF is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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