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VU02 XLC

2002 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,806 mi
Last recorded62,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XLC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Rear bumper lose

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,601 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 46,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,074 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,942 miles

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

both front tyres in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2015 44,942 miles

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,282 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattle

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,243 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 31,717 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,393 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 17,179 miles

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

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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VU02 XLC is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU02 XLC, 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 VU02 XLC registered?

VU02 XLC is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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