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GU02 CEN

2002 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,389 mi
Last recorded106,389 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 CEN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2020 106,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rust on both rear arches

Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rust on both rear arches

Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,689 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noisey brakes not tested

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,905 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 83,845 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,150 miles

Battery not fully secure

Surface corrosion in rear arches, rear inner and outer sills, and inner front wings

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,437 miles

Surface corrosion in rear wheel arches, rear floors and chassis sections, and inner rear sills

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,524 miles

Surface corrosion forming in inner rear sills

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,085 miles

brake flexis perishing

lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,085 miles

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

brake flexis perishing

lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,886 miles

front brake flexis perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake flexis perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,439 miles

Both front inner brake disc faces discoloured.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,202 miles

rear tyres 3.0 mm (less at edges)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,282 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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GU02 CEN is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU02 CEN, 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 GU02 CEN registered?

GU02 CEN is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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