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W189 KBR

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,205 mi
Last recorded116,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 KBR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre bald perished/cracked

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 92,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald perished/cracked

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear child seats poorly fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 68,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 68,202 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,134 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 91,494 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 KBR is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBR, 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 KBR registered?

W189 KBR is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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