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W557 VBH

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

216,932 mi
Last recorded216,932 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 VBH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 216,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 208,584 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 208,584 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 193,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 189,670 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 189,651 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened to mountings all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 183,114 miles

Front Wings Corroded

G/Oil Leak

O/S/F CV Gator Clip Worn

O/S/F Droplink Missing One Reatainer

O/S/F Engine Mount Area Corroded

O/S/R Droplink Missing Two Retainers

Rear Arches Corroded

Rear Number Plate Water Ingress

Suspension Strut Tops Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 160,680 miles

Offside front outer CV gaiter seeping grease past clip - gaiter still secure

Passenger front wiper split

Rear brake pads approx 60-70% worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Transmission cooler pipes showing signs of corrosion

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and Offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 160,680 miles

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

Offside front outer CV gaiter seeping grease past clip - gaiter still secure

Passenger front wiper split

Rear brake pads approx 60-70% worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Transmission cooler pipes showing signs of corrosion

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and Offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,230 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,360 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,039 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 88,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,209 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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W557 VBH is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W557 VBH, 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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W557 VBH is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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