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Y307 GWS

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,043 mi
Last recorded110,043 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 GWS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight exhaust blow front pipe area

slight roughness both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 110,043 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to front gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 106,671 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to front gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,010 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet close to O/S/F suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet close to O/S/F suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,293 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wheel arches excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of mounting points

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch bay (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 99,200 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wheel arches excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of mounting points

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch bay (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,876 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 94,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,600 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage front number plate

surface corrosion underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,600 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage front number plate

surface corrosion underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc deterioated

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,094 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc deterioated

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,496 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,763 miles

although handbrake just meets requirements advise rear brake service

Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,784 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,771 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,363 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,572 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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Y307 GWS is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y307 GWS, 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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Y307 GWS is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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