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Y948 DEF

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,806 mi
Last recorded77,806 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 DEF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 77,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket loose

fuel tank damp at nearside ???

underbody showing surface rust & corrosion

Pass 3 May 2011 74,670 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 74,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,511 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,906 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 35,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y948 DEF is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y948 DEF, 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 Y948 DEF registered?

Y948 DEF is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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