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SG51 MBU

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,579 mi
Last recorded115,579 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 MBU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,579 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undercarriage (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion All over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,926 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F wheel arch

Corrosion to O/S/F wheel arch

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,778 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,256 miles

n/s rear boot floor well corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 106,249 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s rear boot floor well corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 106,120 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

different size tyres fitted front/rear

Fail 23 Jul 2011 91,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

different size tyres fitted front/rear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offsaide inner floor to sill is corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 76,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,818 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,890 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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SG51 MBU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 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 SG51 MBU, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG51 MBU registered?

SG51 MBU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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