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X959 VLS

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 VLS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion inside boot and spare wheel carrier area. (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside in general. (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing at top suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both drop links. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked continuously on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both (3.6.B.4a)

Body has slight corrosion inside boot and spare wheel carrier area. (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside in general. (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing at top suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side in general (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,926 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg near o/s/front lower suspension arm rear mounting. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area at top suspension mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly mounting collapsed (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area at top suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under side in general (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center joints. (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion in general on underside and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing at top engine and suspension mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion in general on underside and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 107,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 107,581 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,922 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,181 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 86,181 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 58,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 58,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X959 VLS is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X959 VLS, 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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X959 VLS is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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