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Y461 BRW

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,429 mi
Last recorded74,429 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 BRW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,429 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 70,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,715 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,333 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,333 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 34,848 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer walls

Pass 28 May 2013 32,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 19,594 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 14,354 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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Y461 BRW is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y461 BRW, 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 Y461 BRW registered?

Y461 BRW is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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