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Y459 VBK

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 VBK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,233 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,343 miles

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underbody area's and component's have some surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

rear end off o/s outer sill corroded

various underbody components corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 73,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

rear end off o/s outer sill corroded

various underbody components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,395 miles

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2020 72,395 miles

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,121 miles

end of o/s sill corroded

various underbody components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,175 miles

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,675 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,214 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,166 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,705 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,321 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,989 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & close to limit

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & close to limit

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,228 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,046 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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Y459 VBK is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y459 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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What year was Y459 VBK registered?

Y459 VBK is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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