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AR51 DCU

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,716 mi
Last recorded92,716 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DCU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,716 miles

Exhaust system has deteriorated

Front exhaust has some brackets corroded off

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust system has deteriorated

Front exhaust has some brackets corroded off

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded but not considered excesive

o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,850 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,505 miles

front exhaust heat sheild loose

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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AR51 DCU is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR51 DCU, 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 AR51 DCU registered?

AR51 DCU is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AR51 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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