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SP51 VAM

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,036 mi
Last recorded87,036 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VAM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 87,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake imbalance

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,734 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,715 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside rear sill has light corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,975 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside rear sill has light corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,598 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,036 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,588 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 34,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,559 miles

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

hand brake lever reserve travel is minimal

Fail 25 Aug 2008 17,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 17,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 12,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 11,882 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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SP51 VAM is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SP51 VAM, 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 SP51 VAM registered?

SP51 VAM is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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