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Y279 MVX

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 MVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 130,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,575 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 109,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 99,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,929 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 72,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,087 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,119 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 14 Jul 2008 52,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,125 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,237 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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Y279 MVX is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y279 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 Y279 MVX registered?

Y279 MVX is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y279 MVX safe to buy?

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