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W189 GEJ

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,725 mi
Last recorded111,725 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 GEJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 111,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 111,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 103,364 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,179 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 92,742 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 82,762 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 77,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 72,090 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 710,985 miles

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

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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W189 GEJ is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W189 GEJ, 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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What year was W189 GEJ registered?

W189 GEJ is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W189 GEJ safe to buy?

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