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W47 KCU

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

191,985 mi
Last recorded191,985 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 KCU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 191,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

black smoke emitting from exhaust

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear lamp lens slight damage

rear wheel arches corroded

signs of slight corrosion underside of vehicle

spare wheel missing

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 191,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

black smoke emitting from exhaust

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear lamp lens slight damage

rear wheel arches corroded

signs of slight corrosion underside of vehicle

spare wheel missing

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 182,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

smoke emitting from exhaust

spare wheel missing

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 182,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

smoke emitting from exhaust

spare wheel missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 173,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 May 2012 173,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear wiper rubber damage

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 May 2011 160,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advise tracking check

emissions close to limits

nearside front tyre secondary tread worn away inner edge

not fully test nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

offside front tyre signs of wear inner edge

signs of probable fluid spilage servo area

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2010 149,676 miles

signs of black smoke on 1st acceleration

Fail 14 May 2010 149,676 miles

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

signs of black smoke on 1st acceleration

Pass 12 May 2009 137,923 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 9 May 2009 137,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nearside front wheel trim missing

slight unevenness on rear brakes

Pass 17 May 2008 128,608 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber badly worn and damaged

offside front wiper rubber damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 12 May 2008 128,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber badly worn and damaged

offside front wiper rubber damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 17 May 2007 119,273 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 9 May 2007 118,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn and damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2006 106,431 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

hand brake close to reaching full travel

nail in tyre

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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W47 KCU is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W47 KCU, 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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W47 KCU is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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