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W356 YEB

2000 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

228,232 mi
Last recorded228,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 YEB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 228,232 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 228,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 215,747 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 215,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 204,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 183,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 183,356 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 183,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre/rear exhaust joint deteriorated

fluid on engine and gearbox

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 167,396 miles

air bag fault warning light shown on dash

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 155,382 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 155,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air leak at inlet manifold gasket

exhaust 'u' clamp bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2011 155,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 4 May 2010 138,920 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 138,920 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 130,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 118,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 107,260 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 89,966 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 89,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nsf and osr scuffed on outer wall

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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W356 YEB is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W356 YEB, 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 W356 YEB registered?

W356 YEB is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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