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Y822 GNU

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 GNU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,206 miles

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

O/S/R wheel noisy when rotated

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R wheel noisy when rotated

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

Pass 31 May 2012 67,215 miles

rear side walls left and right scufed on curb

Fail 31 May 2012 67,215 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear side walls left and right scufed on curb

Fail 28 May 2012 67,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEVERLY CORROADED

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

Pass 5 May 2011 60,899 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 54,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,393 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 48,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,658 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,495 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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Y822 GNU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y822 GNU, 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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Y822 GNU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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