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X389 YLJ

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 YLJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front numberplate damaged

fuel filler neck mounting bracket badly corroded and week

n/s/f tyre cracked,splitting,worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and week

slight smear from wipers

Fail 28 Jan 2015 115,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear brake discs corroding

front numberplate damaged

fuel filler neck mounting bracket badly corroded and week

n/s/f tyre cracked,splitting,worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and week

oil on engine

slight smear from wipers

various suspention bushes perrished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 104,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,862 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,449 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 92,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,680 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,194 miles

front number plate marked

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s hand brake effort low

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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X389 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X389 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X389 YLJ registered?

X389 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X389 YLJ safe to buy?

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