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Y228 EBA

2001 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 EBA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,959 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,328 miles

uneven wear and minor cracking to both front tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2015 82,328 miles

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

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

tyres size 205/50/R16 V

uneven wear and minor cracking to both front tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,821 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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Y228 EBA is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y228 EBA, 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 Y228 EBA registered?

Y228 EBA is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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