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Y118 EEB

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,922 mi
Last recorded99,922 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 EEB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,981 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,978 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 0.mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 0.mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,999 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,945 miles

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,945 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 53,276 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,864 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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Y118 EEB is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y118 EEB, 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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Y118 EEB is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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