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Y526 HDW

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,850 mi
Last recorded117,850 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 HDW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,850 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 117,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 106,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 5 May 2012 92,508 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 92,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level/handbrake warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,050 miles

slight play in rear inner a/r/bar bushes .

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,828 miles

heavy surface corrosion both front chassis .

Fail 13 Apr 2010 79,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface corrosion both front chassis .

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,427 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,559 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

n/s/r tyre tread just within limit

Fail 28 Mar 2008 63,559 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

n/s/r tyre tread just within limit

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,829 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 54,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,426 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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Y526 HDW is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y526 HDW, 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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Y526 HDW is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y526 HDW safe to buy?

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