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SW09 DWD

2009 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 DWD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,676 miles

OSR tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

all rear suspension corroded

bind from NSR brake

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,326 miles

OSR rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 75,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

low reading from n/s/r park brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,423 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

low reading from n/s/r park brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2021 71,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low, indicating adjustment or repair required

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 52,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 30 Mar 2013 38,116 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,532 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed and perished

offside rear tyre nailed

Fail 28 May 2012 34,532 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nailed and perished

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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SW09 DWD is a 2009 Mazda 626 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SW09 DWD, 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 17 years old, this Mazda 626 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW09 DWD registered?

SW09 DWD is a 2009 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is SW09 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 DWD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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