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Y427 XSM

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 XSM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,445 miles

Middle and rear exhaust section corroded at joint

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,732 miles

Exhaust middle / tail sections starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,732 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust middle / tail sections starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,426 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,112 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,420 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,410 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,796 miles

All four tyres starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 14,930 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres starting to perish

outside edge of nearside front tyre worn

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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Y427 XSM is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y427 XSM, 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 Y427 XSM registered?

Y427 XSM is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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