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W296 PLG

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PLG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 125,555 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs rusty on inner face

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

chip in osf headlamp glass

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osr tyre

sidewall (outer) damage on osf tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs rusty on inner face

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

chip in osf headlamp glass

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osr tyre

sidewall (outer) damage on osf tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 114,501 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 114,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,212 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 105,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,562 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,026 miles

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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W296 PLG is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W296 PLG, 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 W296 PLG registered?

W296 PLG is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W296 PLG safe to buy?

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