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SP51 VAY

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,304 mi
Last recorded60,304 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VAY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,142 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,494 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 38,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VAY is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 VAY registered?

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

Is SP51 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VAY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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