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Y997 EAU

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,832 mi
Last recorded102,832 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 EAU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,832 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 May 2015 96,318 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 96,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2014 81,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 81,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,748 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall is deteriorating

slight oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2011 53,089 miles

front chassis rails corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 50,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,194 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner cv boot damp with oil

very slight cuts in both front tyres outer,s wall

Pass 20 May 2008 44,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,446 miles

rear exhaust cororded †scratches to various body panels †damage to alloy rims

Pass 16 May 2006 40,804 miles

various cracking to steering/suspension bushes †slight corrosion to various brake pipes †front discs/pads slightly worn †

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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Y997 EAU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y997 EAU, 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 Y997 EAU registered?

Y997 EAU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y997 EAU safe to buy?

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