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WR51 RCY

2001 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 RCY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

engine management light is on

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre featherd on inner edge

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

engine diagnostic light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre featherd on inner edge

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,605 miles

1.nail in n/s/f tyre 2.front tyres wearing low on midle of tread 3.rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,762 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,206 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,257 miles

Some slight cracking on N/S rear tyre side wall.

Pass 17 Dec 2005 24,300 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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WR51 RCY is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR51 RCY, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR51 RCY registered?

WR51 RCY is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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