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W831 XOB

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,123 mi
Last recorded95,123 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 XOB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded.

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,138 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded.

o/s/r tyre close to limit.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear wheel arches corroded.

o/s/r tyre close to limit.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both nearside & offside rear wheelarches, also flexing. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear..& both nearside & offside front. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread pattern..

Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion Both nearside & offside rear wheelarches, also flexing. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear..& both nearside & offside front. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread pattern..

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,975 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,764 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,147 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,831 miles

Both wheel arches corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both wheel arches corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,315 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,586 miles

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s/r tyre tread perished, recommend further investigation.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,062 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,155 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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W831 XOB is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W831 XOB, 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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W831 XOB is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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