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W342 PDS

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 PDS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle has some surface rust

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,533 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle has some surface rust

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 76,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 68,124 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 58,098 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 58,098 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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W342 PDS is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W342 PDS, 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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W342 PDS is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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