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SO51 FYG

2001 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 FYG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill holed & corroded within 30cm of rear suspension front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill holed & corroded within 30cm of rear suspension front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis cross member holed & corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,814 miles

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

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

Nearside front door mirror damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside front door mirror damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,909 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,535 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

nsf door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,527 miles

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)

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

air bag light on

corrosion on underside

nsf door mirror cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,587 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,587 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,728 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,854 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 45,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 39,891 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,435 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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SO51 FYG is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SO51 FYG, 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 SO51 FYG registered?

SO51 FYG is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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