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WR51 RFZ

2002 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 62674,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 RFZ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 155,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

mil light on.

Fail 25 May 2017 155,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured detached from arm. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6 mm on inner quarter. (4.1.E.1)

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

mil light on.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light illuminated.

extensive surface corrosion on underside rear suspension and chassis.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 141,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated.

extensive surface corrosion on underside rear suspension and chassis.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,031 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing early stages of wear

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

o/s/r tyre block treading

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 4 Jun 2014 113,766 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,922 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baby seat fitted to nearside front

offside rear tyre perished and @ 2.2.mm in tread depth

Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

offside front tyre @ 3mm in tread depth

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

offside front tyre @ 3mm in tread depth

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,878 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,722 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,162 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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WR51 RFZ is a 2002 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,022 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 WR51 RFZ, 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 24 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR51 RFZ registered?

WR51 RFZ is a 2002 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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