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MA02 VPJ

2002 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,536 mi
Last recorded104,536 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 VPJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 93,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,669 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,710 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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MA02 VPJ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA02 VPJ, 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 MA02 VPJ registered?

MA02 VPJ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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