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Y989 SPX

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 SPX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2018 131,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR wheel arch corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,262 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear structural and non structural components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Various previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2017 124,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired flexi brake hose insecure, clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Heavy surface corrosion to rear structural and non structural components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Various previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,561 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe clip missing at shock absorber

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tie bar inner bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer rubber bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak in engine bay

unable to fully inspect boot area as full of equipment

Fail 5 Mar 2016 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe clip missing at shock absorber

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tie bar inner bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer rubber bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak in engine bay

unable to fully inspect boot area as full of equipment

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,207 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside rear and offside rear tie bar bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre mishapen

Fail 22 Feb 2015 107,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside rear and offside rear tie bar bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre mishapen

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,835 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,848 miles

off side front brake disc inner anti chatter plate in place but at a slight angle

very slight binding on near side fron t brake

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,668 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 62,666 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,803 miles

handbrake only just meets requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,125 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,017 miles

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Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nail in tyre

rear no. plate in poor condition

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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Y989 SPX is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y989 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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Y989 SPX is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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