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S28 GMO

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,620 mi
Last recorded180,620 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 GMO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 180,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 172,885 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 172,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 162,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 162,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 146,455 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 146,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 135,879 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 135,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 126,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,896 miles

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills

Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,956 miles

front brake pads worn approx 3mm left

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,561 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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S28 GMO is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S28 GMO, 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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S28 GMO is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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