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Y198 ESF

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,496 mi
Last recorded47,496 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 ESF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 47,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,249 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,244 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,912 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 43,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,030 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,678 miles

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

engine sump porous

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,211 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,423 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 11,423 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,137 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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Y198 ESF is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y198 ESF, 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 Y198 ESF registered?

Y198 ESF is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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