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SM02 XPZ

2002 Mazda 626

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,338 mi
Last recorded153,338 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 XPZ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 153,338 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 153,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,836 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside chassis legs corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2014 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside chassis legs corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,256 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 107,295 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 107,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 96,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 96,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 87,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2008 87,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 75,545 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges 195/60/15

Pass 26 May 2006 59,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres on 2 mm

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 XPZ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

SM02 XPZ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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