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DCZ 8017

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,417 mi
Last recorded125,417 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8017
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,417 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both rear outer sills heavily corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear discs corroded and poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2013 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all four calipers leaking

both rear outer sills heavily corroded and holed

brake fluid level is low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,148 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both outer sills heavily corroded and holed at rear

lots of handbrake travel

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake slow to operate

nearside rear pads low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brakes 39% imbalanced

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,720 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both front upper suspension mounts starting to split

both rear outer sills in poor condition and heavily corroded

both rear tyres perished

front cross member in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

rear discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2011 107,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both front upper suspension mounts starting to split

both rear outer sills in poor condition and heavily corroded

both rear tyres perished

front cross member in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

rear discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,547 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,754 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,845 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,977 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 70,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,775 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
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DCZ 8017 is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 87,127 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 DCZ 8017, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DCZ 8017 registered?

DCZ 8017 is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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