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Y187 VBE

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,713 mi
Last recorded52,713 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 VBE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,713 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 52,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,649 miles

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

offside front chassis rail corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,032 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,247 miles

advise front chassis rails behind sud frame starting to corrod

Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,245 miles

Centre Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

advise front chassis rails behind sud frame starting to corrod

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,400 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 41,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,385 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 34,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,864 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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Y187 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y187 VBE, 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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Y187 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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