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Y531 HDW

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 HDW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 115,844 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

middle brake light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,844 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

middle brake light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,622 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,431 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 89,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,447 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 65,998 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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Y531 HDW is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y531 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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What year was Y531 HDW registered?

Y531 HDW is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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