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W494 YPU

2000 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,207 mi
Last recorded211,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 YPU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 211,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 198,225 miles

All front and rear suspension parts rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 190,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 190,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 179,404 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 179,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 169,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 158,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 158,018 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 150,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 135,544 miles

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

o/s/r flexible hose securing clip missing

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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W494 YPU is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W494 YPU, 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 W494 YPU registered?

W494 YPU is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W494 YPU safe to buy?

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