Mazda 626 MOT Results

Registered in 2001

53.4% pass rate

from 148 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 626 is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Suspension
- 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.68% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut
- 1.4% fail on Springs
  - 0.68% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.68% fail on Mounting
  - 0.68% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
17% fail on Brakes
- 12% fail on Brake performance
  - 8.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.7% fail on Rbt
      - 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 4.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 4.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.68% fail on Electronic stability control
- 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.68% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.68% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.68% fail on Lever
- 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.68% fail on Hand lever
- 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.68% fail on Lever
- 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
- 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.68% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.68% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.7% fail on Chassis
  - 2.7% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.4% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.68% fail on Tank
  - 0.68% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.4% fail on Transmission
  - 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.4% fail on Joints
- 0.68% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.68% fail on Body
  - 0.68% fail on Panel
  - 0.68% fail on Other body component
- 0.68% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.68% fail on Boot lid condition
7.4% fail on Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.68% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.68% fail on Windscreen
5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas
- 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
2.7% fail on Steering
- 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.0% fail on Track rod end
- 0.68% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.68% fail on Steering rack
2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.68% fail on Non catalyst emissions
2.0% fail on Tyres
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.68% fail on Tread depth
0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.68% fail on Registration plates
0.68% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Attachment