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W163 RBO

2000 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 RBO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 151,826 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 146,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 146,976 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,603 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn

child seat fitted

corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills

corrosion to fuel tank

engine oil sump is corroded

front lower cross member is corroded

front windscreen wipers are worn

n/s and o/s/r wheel arches are corroded

oil filter is leaking

rear sub frame is corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 142,602 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine oil sump is corroded

VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE

brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn

child seat fitted

corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills

corrosion to fuel tank

front lower cross member is corroded

front windscreen wipers are worn

n/s and o/s/f inner brake discs are corroded

n/s and o/s/r wheel arches are corroded

oil filter is leaking

rear sub frame is corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,980 miles

n/s and o/s outer surface of rear brake discs corroded. brake test ok.

Fail 24 May 2011 135,980 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer surface of rear brake discs corroded. brake test ok.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,613 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 131,613 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 126,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 126,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2008 116,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 101,208 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 101,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 86,607 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 86,607 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W163 RBO is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W163 RBO, 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 W163 RBO registered?

W163 RBO is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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