MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear suspension components corroded,crossmember,subframe sills,underbody in places corroded,front and rear arches corroded in places
nearside wiper not great
nsf tyre wearing low on tread,nsr tyre wearing low and bulged in places on tread,brake components corroded in places
corrosion to the front and rear of under vehicle
steering rack arm has slight play
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to the front and rear of under vehicle
steering rack arm has slight play
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
N/S/F tyer has minor cracks on the outer wall
O/S/F and N/S/F discs are slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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W197 VUB is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W197 VUB, 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 W197 VUB registered?
W197 VUB is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 July 2000.
Is W197 VUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W197 VUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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