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V252 DLR

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,379 mi
Last recorded79,379 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 DLR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,379 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,376 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,763 miles

Both front brakes starting to bind

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front brakes starting to bind

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,451 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,461 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,610 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,833 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,666 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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V252 DLR is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 87,127 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 V252 DLR, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V252 DLR is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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