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Y521 ERB

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,269 mi
Last recorded97,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 ERB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,269 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,114 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light inop

Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,033 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,772 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,346 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,851 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 50,851 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,470 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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Y521 ERB is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y521 ERB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y521 ERB registered?

Y521 ERB is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y521 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 ERB shows 18 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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