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Y196 LBB

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,169 mi
Last recorded94,169 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 LBB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,169 miles

brake pipe above rear subframe corroded, unable to fully assess

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

parking brake performance just met at 16%

sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,169 miles

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

brake pipe above rear subframe corroded, unable to fully assess

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

parking brake performance just met at 16%

sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2014 90,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 88,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,167 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 59,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,180 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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Y196 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y196 LBB, 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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What year was Y196 LBB registered?

Y196 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y196 LBB safe to buy?

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