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Y518 DDU

2001 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 DDU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 125,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,667 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre heavely worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,486 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,486 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 105,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 95,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,968 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 61,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y518 DDU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y518 DDU, 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 Y518 DDU registered?

Y518 DDU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y518 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 DDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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