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Y203 LBB

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 LBB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 77,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits DUE TO EXHAUST HOLE AT FRONT (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately SLIGHTLY INSECURE (3.6.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,017 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,017 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,688 miles

cat corroding slight leak

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front chassi corroding

offside front inner wing corroding

offside front tyre low on tread

offside middle sill corroding

offside park brake poor perfomance

offside rear brake disc corroding

offside rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Jun 2013 73,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front chassi corroding

cat corroding slight leak

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

front brake discs worn

offside front inner wing corroding

offside front tyre low on tread

offside middle sill corroding

offside park brake poor perfomance

offside rear brake disc corroding

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,365 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,490 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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Y203 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y203 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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Y203 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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