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Y356 PCT

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,722 mi
Last recorded117,722 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 PCT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,722 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit meets min legal requirement only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit meets min legal requirement only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,658 miles

o/s/rear drop link/d bush slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,047 miles

Rattle/knock from rear anti roll bar assembly

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,046 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front exhaust heat shield brackets broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust mounting loose

Rattle/knock from rear anti roll bar assembly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,252 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,829 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,913 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 23,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 23,679 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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Y356 PCT is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y356 PCT, 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 Y356 PCT registered?

Y356 PCT is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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