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Y157 XKE

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,061 mi
Last recorded148,061 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 XKE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2019 148,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

general under body corrosion

oil leak around oil cooler area

Pass 16 Feb 2018 143,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 143,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 140,443 miles

crack in front n/plate

damage on bodywork

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

crack in front n/plate

damage on bodywork

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,025 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Jan 2016 135,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within 30cm of (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 129,088 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 129,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 97,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,806 miles

Engine sump leaking-porous.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,802 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine sump leaking-porous.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,989 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 79,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,373 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door skin damaged.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,373 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door skin damaged.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,182 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,837 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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Y157 XKE is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y157 XKE, 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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Y157 XKE is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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