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W476 SBY

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 SBY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2015 129,795 miles

ALL WELD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED MAKING IT HARD TO INSPECT FULLY!!!!!

BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!!!

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear split and perished but no ply or cords showing

Nearside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear split and perished but no ply or cords showing

Nearside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,981 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

INNER SILLS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

PANHARD ARMS CORRODED

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERBODY CORRODED

all weld repairs heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect !!

Fail 7 Dec 2014 122,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

INNER SILLS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

PANHARD ARMS CORRODED

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

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 118,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 112,310 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,058 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 100,017 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,554 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 94,553 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 85,274 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 85,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,582 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 72,582 miles

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

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

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

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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W476 SBY is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 W476 SBY, 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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W476 SBY is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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