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X461 XNU

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,568 mi
Last recorded203,568 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 XNU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 203,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 203,568 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 190,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 190,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 177,408 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 177,408 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 159,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 142,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 142,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,607 miles

front pads look low

Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,623 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 109,623 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,058 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 94,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,933 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 77,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,266 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 62,266 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,278 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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X461 XNU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 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 X461 XNU, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X461 XNU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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