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Y498 PLD

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 PLD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,134 miles

Offside Rear inner edge feathered

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner edge feathered

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,072 miles

All four tyre conditions starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All four tyre conditions starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,583 miles

all tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,452 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,354 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,354 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front outer tyre has cut

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 56,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 35,461 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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Y498 PLD is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y498 PLD, 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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Y498 PLD is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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