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LJ02 VJX

2002 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,142 mi
Last recorded44,142 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 VJX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 44,140 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,842 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,433 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 38,433 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,175 miles

cracks appearing in treads and sidewalls of nearside front and rear, also offside rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks starting to appear in treads of nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,996 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,065 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,656 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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LJ02 VJX is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LJ02 VJX, 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 LJ02 VJX registered?

LJ02 VJX is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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