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Y162 KJX

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,017 mi
Last recorded75,017 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 KJX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 75,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - pre-axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn - D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn - D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Pre - axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened - Attention advised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened - Attention advised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,422 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion. Corrosion inhibitor application applied to all surfaces which maybe disguising corroded areas

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,799 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its barking components have varied stages of hard corrosion. Corrosion inhibitor application applied to all surfaces which maybe disguising corroded areas

Fail 9 Nov 2023 66,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

- Chassis, suspension and its barking components have varied stages of hard corrosion. Corrosion inhibitor application applied to all surfaces which maybe disguising corroded areas that could be potentially dangerous

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,559 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its barking components have varied stages of hard corrosion. Corrosion inhibitor application applied to all surfaces which maybe disguising corroded areas that could be potentially dangerous

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 63,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

- Chassis, suspension and its barking components have varied stages of hard corrosion. Corrosion inhibitor application applied to all surfaces which maybe disguising corroded areas that could be potentially dangerous

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,863 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,029 miles

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch ,inner skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,951 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,345 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,641 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,694 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,442 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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Y162 KJX is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y162 KJX, 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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Y162 KJX is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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