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S979 LBW

1999 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 LBW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,268 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 95,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Offside mirror glass cracked

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,761 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 88,169 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 82,809 miles

offside handbrake effort low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,835 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 62,835 miles

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

CORROSION TO ALL INSIDE FACES OF BRAKE DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN 2MM

STONECHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

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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S979 LBW is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S979 LBW, 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 S979 LBW registered?

S979 LBW is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S979 LBW safe to buy?

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