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S866 VVG

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 VVG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner seal corroding.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner seal corroding.

Rear General suspension parts corroding.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 77,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,652 miles

1/ o/s front brake slightly tight

2/ n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexe brake hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1/ o/s front brake slightly tight

2/ n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexe brake hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured ball joint separated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,014 miles

1. Nearside outer sill starting to corrode.

2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,013 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

1. Nearside outer sill starting to corrode.

2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,442 miles

underside and suspension signs of corrsion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,440 miles

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

Rear front brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

underside and suspension signs of corrsion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,349 miles

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

corrosion on body

corrosion on suspension brake exhaust components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 65,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on body

corrosion on suspension brake exhaust components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear lower wheel arches need attention soon

superficial cracking of o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,534 miles

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

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

rear lower wheel arches need attention soon

superficial cracking of o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,979 miles

battery insecure

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,960 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,587 miles

superficial cracking of o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer walls

Fail 27 May 2011 63,584 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

superficial cracking of o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer walls

Pass 27 May 2010 62,861 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 62,859 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,095 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,853 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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S866 VVG is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S866 VVG, 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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S866 VVG is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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