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Y204 VBE

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 VBE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,647 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,298 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,152 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 75,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 70,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,469 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disc corroded and pitted (inner face)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,828 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,092 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 41,092 miles

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

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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Y204 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y204 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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Y204 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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