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SO51 TWJ

2002 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 TWJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,382 miles

all underside components corroded including prescribed areas but not considered excessive

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front suspension arm corroded heavily

Fail 9 Dec 2013 105,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all underside components corroded including prescribed areas but not considered excessive

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front suspension arm corroded heavily

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,648 miles

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

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

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

cant inspect nsf wheelbearing brake binding

neaR SIDE FLOOR CORRODED

osr floor corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cant inspect nsf wheelbearing brake binding

neaR SIDE FLOOR CORRODED

osr floor coddodrd

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,003 miles

nearside of fuel tank has damp patch but no leak detected at time of retest.

underside of vehicle corroded .

Fail 9 Dec 2011 92,002 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front andrear brake discs look worn .

underside of vehicle corroded .

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 83,007 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,633 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 75,633 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 69,895 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 69,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,606 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 64,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,138 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,138 miles

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

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

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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SO51 TWJ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SO51 TWJ, 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 SO51 TWJ registered?

SO51 TWJ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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