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X78 VJK

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,176 mi
Last recorded140,176 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 VJK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 140,176 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underside

Fail 26 Jan 2016 140,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underside

Pass 3 Feb 2015 134,704 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 134,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 126,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,537 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 119,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2012 108,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2012 108,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,182 miles

Front brake discs (inner surface) corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,178 miles

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

Front brake discs (inner surface) corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,343 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,161 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 78,160 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,019 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,017 miles

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

ADVISE OFF SIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,088 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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X78 VJK 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 X78 VJK, 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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What year was X78 VJK registered?

X78 VJK is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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