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W442 EFC

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,300 mi
Last recorded182,300 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 EFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 182,300 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 175,031 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2014 175,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2014 169,180 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 169,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 164,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 161,083 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 153,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 147,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 136,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 3 Jan 2008 124,637 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,469 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 112,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 96,683 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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W442 EFC is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W442 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W442 EFC registered?

W442 EFC is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W442 EFC safe to buy?

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