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SH02 YGL

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,739 mi
Last recorded165,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 YGL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 165,739 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 165,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 150,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 129,591 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 129,590 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2006 90,734 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 90,734 miles

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

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

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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SH02 YGL is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH02 YGL, 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 SH02 YGL registered?

SH02 YGL is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SH02 YGL safe to buy?

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