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RA51 UMZ

2002 Mazda 626

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,235 mi
Last recorded115,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UMZ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,235 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside rusty and seals

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,536 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear seals out and inner arch (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Inner Bush Perished (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Inner Bush Perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 95,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Inner Bush Perished (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Inner Bush Perished (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,075 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

requires slight oil top up

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

smell of fuel from vehicle, cannot see leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,443 miles

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

high front brake imbalace

Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,443 miles

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

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

high front brake imbalace

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,880 miles

chip in windscreen on o/s, outside of swept area

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,467 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 47,467 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 44,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

the passengers wiper blade is split the front number plate is distorted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,787 miles

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

the passengers wiper blade is split the front number plate is distorted

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,337 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,997 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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RA51 UMZ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA51 UMZ, 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 RA51 UMZ registered?

RA51 UMZ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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