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M8 WSR

2001 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WSR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 141,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 135,308 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 3 Mar 2012 128,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2011 117,840 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 20 Feb 2011 117,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 105,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,639 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,780 miles

advise n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 74,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,894 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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M8 WSR is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 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 M8 WSR, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M8 WSR is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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