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Y953 OFB

2001 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,559 mi
Last recorded56,559 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 OFB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,559 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 56,559 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 56,420 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 56,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

under body corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 55,816 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake servo rusted

exhaust rusted

Pass 23 May 2017 55,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arms corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

rear suspension assembly corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 55,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arms corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

rear suspension assembly corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 55,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,726 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 53,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,733 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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Y953 OFB is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y953 OFB, 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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Y953 OFB is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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