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SW02 DWL

2002 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 DWL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear arch tapped up

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel archers corroded & tape up

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear disc startting to corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,678 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,605 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs poor

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,094 miles

Both inner sills soft

Front no plate cracked

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 58,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both inner sills soft

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front no plate cracked

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,128 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,147 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,149 miles

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

Offside 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
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SW02 DWL is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW02 DWL, 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 SW02 DWL registered?

SW02 DWL is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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