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X491 HFB

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

179,603 mi
Last recorded179,603 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 HFB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 179,603 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting bracket loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 179,580 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Front exhaust pipe mounting bracket loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 168,972 miles

Front no plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 163,632 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 163,627 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 158,659 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 158,659 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 150,260 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 150,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 150,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 146,320 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 146,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 141,745 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 141,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 137,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 137,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 131,508 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 131,492 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,961 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 126,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 121,058 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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X491 HFB is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X491 HFB, 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 X491 HFB registered?

X491 HFB is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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