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Y296 MGU

2001 Mazda 626

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 MGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 87,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,881 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,690 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,690 miles

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

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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Y296 MGU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y296 MGU, 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 Y296 MGU registered?

Y296 MGU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y296 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 MGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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