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W523 RKJ

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 RKJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,412 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 130,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,932 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 121,865 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake binds after handbrake applied caliper lever not returning (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort from o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,956 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,275 miles

n/s outer washer jet poor

stone chips screen

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,698 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W523 RKJ is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 W523 RKJ, 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 W523 RKJ registered?

W523 RKJ is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W523 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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