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Y987 SPX

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 SPX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,620 miles

rear wheel archs corroding

oil cooler damp with oil

brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/r tyre tread stepping out

Fail 14 Oct 2016 105,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

fanbelts badly perished

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/r tyre tread stepping out

oil cooler damp with oil

rear wheel archs corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,812 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads 70% worn

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 98,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads 70% worn

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,099 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,404 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrossion n/s/r arch

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,495 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to break up

front brake discs starting to corrode

mixed tyre speed ratings fitted

slight oil leak?

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,495 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to break up

front brake discs starting to corrode

mixed tyre speed ratings fitted

slight oil leak?

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak around cooler pipes and rad

Fail 16 Dec 2011 76,040 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak around cooler pipes and rad

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,516 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, o/s/f seat belt slow to return, Rear number plate worn,

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, o/s/f seat belt slow to return, Rear number plate worn,

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit, outer wall worn,aged and cracked.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,929 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres close to 1.6mm tread depth,aged and cracked, n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged, Rear number plate worn, Tracking check.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 58,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres close to 1.6mm tread depth,aged and cracked, n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged, Rear number plate worn, Tracking check.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 49,660 miles

see previous vt32 issued

Fail 9 Dec 2006 49,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

unable to check off side head light aim due to dip beam inoperative

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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Y987 SPX is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y987 SPX, 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 Y987 SPX registered?

Y987 SPX is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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