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W142 TAW

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,812 mi
Last recorded142,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 TAW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 142,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Different size tyres front to rear. 195/60/15 front, 195/65/15 rear.

O/s front brake hose is deteriorating.

Traction control light is on.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 140,794 miles

Front brake hoses are perishing & n/s is only just acceptable for the mot.

Front screen is cracked.

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

There is a piece of metal in the o/s rear tyre.

There is some scoring on the n/s rear discs.(new).

Pass 26 Jun 2009 134,049 miles

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

Different size tyres on front to rear.

Exhaust is corroding at rear joint.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rear tailgate struts are starting to lose power.

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 134,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Different size tyres on front to rear.

Exhaust is corroding at rear joint.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rear tailgate struts are starting to lose power.

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 128,573 miles

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

Gaiter on o/s front ball joint is split.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Some damage to front of n/s sill panel.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 128,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate discolouring.

Some damage to front of n/s sill panel.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 121,248 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 121,248 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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W142 TAW is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W142 TAW, 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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W142 TAW is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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