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T148 DCU

1999 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 DCU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 124,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,510 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 116,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 107,194 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 107,194 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 98,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2005 90,322 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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T148 DCU is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T148 DCU, 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 T148 DCU registered?

T148 DCU is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T148 DCU safe to buy?

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