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Y96 RSE

2001 Mazda 626

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,444 mi
Last recorded43,444 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 RSE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 43,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 41,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 40,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 38,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 35,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 33,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 26,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted on inside edge advise replacement

front tyres wearing outer edges & close to 1.6mm

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,606 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside edge advise replacement

front tyres wearing outer edges & close to 1.6mm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,283 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,598 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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Y96 RSE is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y96 RSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y96 RSE registered?

Y96 RSE is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y96 RSE safe to buy?

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