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W489 PPX

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 PPX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 119,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 110,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear inner and outer sills rusted

Fail 7 Feb 2024 110,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner and outer sills rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very close to the limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 93,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 88,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 82,850 miles

engine oil leak

rear pads are getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 77,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 70,378 miles

Offside Rear outer sill weak and rusting

Fail 7 Jan 2017 70,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer sill weak and rusting

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,353 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,353 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,008 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,687 miles

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

Offside Front 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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W489 PPX is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W489 PPX, 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 W489 PPX registered?

W489 PPX is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W489 PPX safe to buy?

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