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Y701 CDU

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

209,516 mi
Last recorded209,516 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 CDU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 209,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 208,532 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion front offside strut top/inner wing

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner sills

Fail 4 Mar 2020 208,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion front offside strut top/inner wing

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 202,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner both rear inner sills starting to corode

Rear Outer both rear outer sills starting to corode

Fail 18 Feb 2019 202,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner both rear inner sills starting to corode

Rear Outer both rear outer sills starting to corode

Pass 12 Feb 2018 194,933 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 194,933 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 186,055 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 176,564 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 167,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 158,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,527 miles

both inner sills corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Feb 2013 148,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sills corroded

brake warning light on

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

traction control light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 142,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 126,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 119,325 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 119,325 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 116,189 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2008 116,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 110,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 110,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 98,800 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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Y701 CDU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y701 CDU, 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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Y701 CDU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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