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Y973 SBK

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 SBK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,437 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,932 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,897 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,811 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 36,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,073 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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Y973 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y973 SBK, 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 Y973 SBK registered?

Y973 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 March 2001.

Is Y973 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 SBK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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