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S578 TAD

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,274 mi
Last recorded112,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 TAD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

surface corrosion underneath front to rear

Fail 29 Jun 2012 112,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

surface corrosion underneath front to rear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,367 miles

corrosion at;rear wheel arches,rear undersills,front brake pipes..o/s/f tyre on limits.n/s/f tyre close to limits.o/s/r sidewall perishing.n/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge,close to limits and nailed.front brake discs worn.rear antiroll bar link j

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,495 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 93,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,025 miles

both wiper blades split and n/s washer weak.rear number plate loose.corrosion at;o/s/f inner wing,both rear brake discs.o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both wiper blades split and n/s washer weak.rear number plate loose.corrosion at;o/s/f inner wing,both rear brake discs.o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,280 miles

small chip to screen.engine oil leak.o/s/r brake disc corroding.o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,615 miles

chip to screen.o/s/f brake pipe corroding.n/s parking brake efficiency low.

Fail 3 Aug 2006 67,615 miles

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

chip to screen.small nail in o/s/f tyre.o/s/f brake pipe corroding.n/s parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 63,082 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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S578 TAD is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,898 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 S578 TAD, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S578 TAD is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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