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SH51 ZRZ

2002 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 ZRZ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,933 miles

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

glow plug light indicating a fault

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside rear tyre has nail in

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

glow plug light indicating a fault

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside rear tyre has nail in

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,879 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside hand brake cable uncliped at caliper

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,701 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,504 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 35,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,682 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,424 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 20,738 miles

Nearside 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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SH51 ZRZ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH51 ZRZ, 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 SH51 ZRZ registered?

SH51 ZRZ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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