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T126 VAV

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 VAV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,255 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f fog light lens broken

o/s/r outer sill/wheel arch corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,414 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

fuel flap poor condition/misaligned

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

o/s/f fog light lens broken

rear number plate delaminating/slight discolouring

slight lag o/s/r brake

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

fuel flap poor condition/misaligned

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

o/s/f fog light lens broken

rear number plate delaminating/slight discolouring

slight lag o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,351 miles

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

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

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

front tyres slight wear edges

fuel flap awkward to close

handbrake lever travel slightly hgh

n/s/r tyre worn edges/outer sidewall cracked/poor condition

o/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/r door seal adrift

o/s/r sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres slight wear edges

fuel flap awkward to close

handbrake lever travel slightly hgh

n/s/r tyre worn edges/outer sidewall cracked/poor condition

o/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/r door seal adrift

o/s/r sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,809 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 11 Apr 2013 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake imbalence only just met the specifcation (22%) Max 25%

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake imbalence 24% (Max 25%)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,687 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,677 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

starter motor "hanging" ( not dis-engaging) when straight away car starts

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,432 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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T126 VAV is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T126 VAV, 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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T126 VAV is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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