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M299 TAU

1995 Mazda 626

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,476 mi
Last recorded149,476 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda 626109,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 TAU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 149,476 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 149,473 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 144,701 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 144,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 127,695 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 127,695 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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M299 TAU is a 1995 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 109,692 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 M299 TAU, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M299 TAU registered?

M299 TAU is a 1995 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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