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RL51 BRF

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,084 mi
Last recorded142,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 BRF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 142,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 142,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 118,017 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 118,009 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,469 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,977 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 63,977 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,305 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,863 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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RL51 BRF is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RL51 BRF, 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 RL51 BRF registered?

RL51 BRF is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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