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Y76 YBT

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 YBT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,357 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 73,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 70,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,152 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder damp.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,361 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,994 miles

both front wheel brake pipes corroding, both borderline to fail

corrosion on both subframes

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on suspension, esp rear suspension arms

damp around o/s outer c/v boot

electrical component dangling beneath o/s lower dashboard

general corrosion on underbody, floors and chassis

n/s/f tyre, wear on outer wall and small cut in tread

n/s/r tyre, wear on outer wall

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s screenwasher jet partially blocked

windscreen, various small cracks behind rear view mirror, technically a fail but behind rear view mirror are not in drivers view

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wheel brake pipes corroding, both borderline to fail

corrosion on both subframes

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on suspension, esp rear suspension arms

damp around o/s outer c/v boot

electrical component dangling beneath o/s lower dashboard

general corrosion on underbody, floors and chassis

n/s/f tyre, wear on outer wall and small cut in tread

n/s/r tyre, wear on outer wall

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s screenwasher jet partially blocked

windscreen, various small cracks behind rear view mirror, technically a fail but behind rear view mirror are not in drivers view

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,154 miles

both front wheel brake pipes corroded

both nearside tyres , wear on outer walls

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on suspension , subframes and underbody in general

damp around o/s outer c/v boot [suspect pin holed]

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s wiper worn

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod , joints worn

rear wiper split

screen cracked around rear view mirror

slight distortion in both front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,154 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wheel brake pipes corroded

both nearside tyres , wear on outer walls

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on suspension , subframes and underbody in general

damp around o/s outer c/v boot [suspect pin holed]

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s wiper worn

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod , joints worn

rear wiper split

screen cracked around rear view mirror

slight distortion in both front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot lid and associated trims damaged but no edges likely to harm pedestrians at this time

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on suspension

corrosion on various brake pipes

front brakes nearing imbalance limit

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

o/s no plate lamp tape repaired for MOT pass

rear wiper split

screenwashers partially blocked

servo front face damp

tiny pin hole in o/s outer c/v boot

Fail 8 Jul 2009 58,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

boot lid and associated trims damaged but no edges likely to harm pedestrians at this time

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on suspension

corrosion on various brake pipes

front brakes nearing imbalance limit

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

o/s no plate lamp tape repaired for MOT pass

rear wiper split

screenwashers partially blocked

servo front face damp

tiny pin hole in o/s outer c/v boot

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,806 miles

boot and boot trim damaged

corrosion on all brake discs / rears border line to fail

corrosion on all rear suspension in general

o/s handbrake not locking up but efficiency sufficient for mot pass

o/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever in early stages of seizure

rear brake pads on minimum thickness for mot pass / border line to fail

Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,806 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

boot and boot trim damaged

corrosion on all brake discs / rears border line to fail

corrosion on all rear suspension in general

o/s handbrake not locking up but efficiency sufficient for mot pass

o/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever in early stages of seizure

rear brake pads on minimum thickness for mot pass / border line to fail

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,751 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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Y76 YBT is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y76 YBT, 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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Y76 YBT is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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