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KG02 VZC

2002 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 VZC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,561 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side front and offside ront (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 92,561 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side front and offside ront (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,724 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Oil leaks from engine and transmission.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,355 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Oil leaks from engine and transmission.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,568 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear wheels grabbing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,456 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,455 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,644 miles

brakes ; noise from o/s/f wheel , suspect brake related

brakes ; o/s/f ABS sensor wire mount requires repositioning

note ; engine oil leak , sump area

note ; headlamps , reflector backgroud o/s black , n/s chrome

note ; oil leak auto gearbox , sump area

note ; radiator insecure at n/s lower mount ( suspect due to previous impact damage )

tyres ; *** n/s/f wall damaged , recommend replace

Fail 1 Nov 2012 84,644 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brakes ; *** o/s/r disc has been overheated due to binding

brakes ; *** rear pads worn thin

brakes ; imbalance on rear brake & parking brake

brakes ; noise from o/s/f wheel , suspect brake related

brakes ; o/s/f ABS sensor wire mount requires repositioning

note ; engine oil leak , sump area

note ; headlamps , reflector backgroud o/s black , n/s chrome

note ; insecure lamps may be due to previous impact damage

note ; oil leak auto gearbox , sump area

note ; radiator insecure at n/s lower mount ( suspect due to previous impact damage )

suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated

tyres ; *** n/s/f wall damaged , recommend replace

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,311 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,932 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,224 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 54,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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KG02 VZC is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG02 VZC, 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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KG02 VZC is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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