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W961 RVT

2000 Mazda 626

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,983 mi
Last recorded145,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 RVT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 145,983 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2013 144,620 miles

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

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

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

engine oil pan corroded and leaking oil.

Fail 8 May 2013 144,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine oil pan corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 31 May 2012 143,689 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 132,378 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 132,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 121,398 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 121,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 107,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 107,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 90,305 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 90,274 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 May 2007 69,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 69,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 48,430 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ADVISED. REAR BRAKE DISC CONDITION.

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

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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W961 RVT is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W961 RVT, 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 W961 RVT registered?

W961 RVT is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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