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Y283 LBB

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,124 mi
Last recorded84,124 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 LBB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Tow bar damaged

Various body work damage

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,726 miles

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)

all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack

offside rear outer body sill starting to corrode

rear brake badly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,725 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack

offside rear outer body sill starting to corrode

rear brake badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,528 miles

all four tyre walls cracked

offside rear anti roll bar link boots split

Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,528 miles

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

all four tyre walls cracked

offside rear anti roll bar link boots split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyre walls cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyre walls cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2005 44,448 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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Y283 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y283 LBB, 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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Y283 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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