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Y287 RAR

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,918 mi
Last recorded67,918 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 RAR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,248 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,090 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,066 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,614 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,365 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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Y287 RAR is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue 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 Y287 RAR, 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 Y287 RAR registered?

Y287 RAR is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y287 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y287 RAR 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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