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X189 ECF

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 ECF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,481 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,650 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,019 miles

front brake discs badly pitted [rusty ]

Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,019 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs badly pitted [rusty ]

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,231 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 68,222 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front discs pitted on insides

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,150 miles

both front tyres going bald on inner edges

front brake discs heavily corroded

knocking from steering rack

o/s handbrake reading very poor

rear brake discs corroding + o/s/r pads very thin

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,374 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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X189 ECF is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X189 ECF, 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 X189 ECF registered?

X189 ECF is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X189 ECF safe to buy?

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