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Y445 VBK

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,760 mi
Last recorded158,760 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 VBK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 158,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively os and ns rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 149,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded with sharp edges protruding

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has pin hole with slight leak

Offside Hand brake poor

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has pin hole with slight leak

Offside Hand brake poor

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 129,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 129,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 118,311 miles

osr tyre worn

rear pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,307 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,007 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,585 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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Y445 VBK is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y445 VBK, 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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Y445 VBK is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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