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RL51 WHR

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 129,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 126,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 121,053 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished both sides

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn out on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 121,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished both sides

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn out on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 116,819 miles

all tyres tread uneven

both front brake flexie hoses perished

handbrake effort poor

Pass 30 May 2017 111,818 miles

parking brake effort poor

Pass 19 May 2016 106,493 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 106,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 101,854 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 101,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 98,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,648 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Feb 2013 93,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,013 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on inside edges 205/50/16

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,025 miles

rear brake pads are getting thin

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,608 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 71,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,369 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,952 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 WHR is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WHR, 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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RL51 WHR is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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