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S79 VBL

1999 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,111 mi
Last recorded184,111 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 VBL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 184,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 179,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 179,618 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 165,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 151,061 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,329 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 15 Jul 2011 93,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,656 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,666 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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S79 VBL is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S79 VBL, 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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What year was S79 VBL registered?

S79 VBL is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S79 VBL safe to buy?

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