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Y226 VBE

2001 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 VBE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 115,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/ Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front arm mounting point badly corroded - inadequate repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Flexi brake hose ferrule very badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Flexi brake hose ferrule very badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Floor corroded / hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Macpherson strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Macpherson strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met efficiency

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump pan leaking

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,660 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 112,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring turret holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange corroded and weak (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/turret area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 108,188 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/turret area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,049 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,653 miles

Both outer & inner sill's corroded.

Brake performance checked using decelerometer.

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

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

Rear number plated slighty deterioated.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 72,163 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,163 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 27 May 2011 66,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 66,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 45,508 miles

( customer concern parking brake performence )22% result pass!

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,141 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 36,139 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs poor condition

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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Y226 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y226 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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Y226 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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