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SM02 LVX

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 LVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2015 120,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,498 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 108,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,548 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 72,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 65,588 miles

both front discs worn

both rear tyre treads low

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2007 57,963 miles

all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2006 45,941 miles

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

Offside Outer 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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SM02 LVX is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM02 LVX, 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 SM02 LVX registered?

SM02 LVX is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is SM02 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 LVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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