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SM02 XFO

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,517 mi
Last recorded141,517 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 XFO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 141,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet damage

o/s/f wing damage

Fail 6 Dec 2014 141,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet damage

o/s/f wing damage

Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,002 miles

bonnet and front/ rear bumpers slight damage

engine oil sump starting to rust

exhaust joins/ welds starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oil - no split/ hole

rear antiroll bar, rear suspension arms and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

sill panels, floors, chassis and rear wheel arches starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2012 123,784 miles

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

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

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

bonnet and front/ rear bumpers slight damage

engine oil sump starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oil - no split/ hole

rear antiroll bar, rear suspension arms and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

sill panels, floors, chassis and rear wheel arches starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,523 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 110,710 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,066 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 95,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,804 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front discs

rubber brake pipes perished

sump pan corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2009 79,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front discs

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear discs scored

rear pads low

rubber brake pipes perished

sump pan corroded

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,210 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and worn on outer edge

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 11 Dec 2008 70,210 miles

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

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and worn on outer edge

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,089 miles

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

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 15 Jun 2007 56,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 56,309 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 47,928 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

rear nearside tyre worn close to wear bars

rear offside tyre has nail in tread

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 XFO is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SM02 XFO, 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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SM02 XFO is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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