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SF02 VCW

2002 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 VCW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind/rub

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind/rub

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,975 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R parking brake fluctuating

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R tyre perrished and starting to crack

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,971 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R parking brake fluctuating

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R tyre perrished and starting to crack

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,302 miles

slight brake bind from o/s/f

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight brake bind from o/s/f

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2008 53,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,034 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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SF02 VCW is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF02 VCW, 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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SF02 VCW is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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