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SM51 VXT

2001 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 VXT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fue vent pipe corroded

o/s rear anti roll bar link worn

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields insecure

floor,chasis and sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,154 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 77,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear disc in poor condition

scubbing front tyres

wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,499 miles

Airbag light on.

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,871 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded †2x wiper blades starting to tear †osr brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 38,426 miles

Advise both front plus offside rear tyres slightly worn on outer and inner edges.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SM51 VXT is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 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 SM51 VXT, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM51 VXT is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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