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Y742 RBU

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 RBU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,961 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 91,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

corrosion on sump pan - leaking oil

f/n/s/ tyre 2mm on both edges

r/o/s tyre 3mm tread depth - nail in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,860 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,886 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,313 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y742 RBU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y742 RBU, 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 Y742 RBU registered?

Y742 RBU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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