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W285 WAF

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,611 mi
Last recorded238,611 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 WAF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 238,611 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre slow punture

Pass 7 Mar 2019 236,644 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

local corrosion underside rear

Fail 7 Mar 2019 236,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

local corrosion underside rear

Pass 8 Mar 2018 233,275 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 233,152 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 229,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 225,145 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 220,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 218,256 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge and both rear tyres stepping

Pass 6 Mar 2013 215,328 miles

both reartyres worn uneven on inner edges

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 215,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,159 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 14 Mar 2012 102,159 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2011 207,353 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Mar 2010 202,901 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 198,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 186,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 173,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 153,131 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 153,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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W285 WAF is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W285 WAF, 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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W285 WAF is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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