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Y271 KPU

2001 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 KPU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 148,638 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer door seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 147,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 145,586 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 145,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease starting to leak out (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front top suspension mounting splitting of an upper strut support bearing bonding (borderline pass

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,347 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake pipe to offside front brake hose corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2015 131,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake pipe to offside front brake hose corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 127,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,428 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,360 miles

smeary front wipers noted

split rear wiper

Pass 19 Jul 2008 74,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,977 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 50,909 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y271 KPU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y271 KPU, 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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Y271 KPU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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