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Y278 MVX

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 MVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,959 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,091 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 65,083 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,858 miles

extensive parking brake lever travel.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

extensive parking brake lever travel.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,420 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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Y278 MVX is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y278 MVX, 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 Y278 MVX registered?

Y278 MVX is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y278 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 MVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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