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J3 VKS

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VKS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 154,987 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

airbag light on new failure soon

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion to underside/ osr inner arch/ os outer sill

offside rear light cluster damaged

sump corroded/ oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 154,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light on new failure soon

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion to underside/ osr inner arch/ os outer sill

offside rear light cluster damaged

sump corroded/ oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 144,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

general corrosion

nearside front indicator secured by tape

nearside number plate light dim but still illuminating number plate

offside rear light cluster cracked

slight damage to nearside rear bumper but no sharp edges

slight damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 10 Feb 2011 137,255 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2011 137,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2010 132,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2010 132,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 125,218 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sump corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2009 125,218 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sump corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 108,237 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 108,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 94,417 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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J3 VKS is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J3 VKS, 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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J3 VKS is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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