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SM51 VXV

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 VXV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 126,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 121,181 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

nearside rear tyre two nails in

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,098 miles

Both front brake discs corroded excess.

N/S/F Headlamp lens cracked beam ok.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

whole underside of vehicle has corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,726 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,798 miles

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 VXV is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXV, 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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What year was SM51 VXV registered?

SM51 VXV is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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