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W518 VMY

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,932 mi
Last recorded107,932 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 VMY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,932 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,932 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 98,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside headlamp is damaged

Offside rear wheel arch is deteriorating and nearing limits in places

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding near limit.

Nearside front shock absorber may be starting to leak.

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,731 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding near limit.

Nearside front shock absorber may be starting to leak.

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,073 miles

near side rear arch corroded near to limit.

off side front headlamp lens cracked

off side rear wheel arch corroded slightly.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

age cracks rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,825 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 44,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,371 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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W518 VMY is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W518 VMY, 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 W518 VMY registered?

W518 VMY is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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