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Y708 CDU

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 CDU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 97,926 miles

Coil spring corroded NS FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose bracket / hanger corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH NS AND OS IMBALANCE JUST MET (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL NS AND OS TRAILING ARM BUSHES. PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS: FLOOR TO SILL / OUTER SILL / LOWER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS floor to sill and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

underbody corrosion to non prescribed areas

Fail 30 Dec 2024 97,926 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass has sharp edge/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NS FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose bracket / hanger corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank has misting. NO evidence of leak/s at time of inspection

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake efficiency 10% Brake lock 0% Parking brake test fail

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH NS AND OS IMBALANCE JUST MET (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL NS AND OS TRAILING ARM BUSHES. PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS: FLOOR TO SILL / OUTER SILL / LOWER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS floor to sill and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

underbody corrosion to non prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake requirements only just met

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake requirements only just met

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside park brake only just met requirements

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 93,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,681 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill/wheel arch are (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,379 miles

parking brake efficiency 18% recorded...minimum requirement 16%

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake efficiency 18% recorded...minimum requirement 16%

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,058 miles

corrosion evident areas suspension units

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

corrosion evident areas suspension units & mount areas

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,353 miles

offside front wiper blade has slight damage

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,545 miles

corrosion evident areas suspension units

Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,979 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,972 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small section of high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2009 57,696 miles

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

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

corrosion evident areas exhaust system & suspension units

part high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,696 miles

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

corrosion evident areas exhaust system & suspension units

part high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,013 miles

front discs inner faces poor

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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Y708 CDU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y708 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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Y708 CDU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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