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MJ02 OPE

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 OPE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,560 miles

Nearside Rear Side wall has cracks.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,270 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,416 miles

N/S/R Tyre scuffed & perished on outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R Tyre scuffed & perished on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,718 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 97,807 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 97,807 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,911 miles

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)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,892 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 89,118 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,118 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 83,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,494 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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MJ02 OPE is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MJ02 OPE, 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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MJ02 OPE is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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