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T173 KOR

1999 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,205 mi
Last recorded122,205 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 KOR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,205 miles

oil leek

Fail 16 Sep 2015 122,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leek

Pass 23 Sep 2014 117,379 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 117,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,446 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f pad worn thin

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated , suspect weakened at rear joint

Exhaust ; front mounting clamp deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 19 Sep 2013 112,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes ; o/s/f pad worn thin

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated , suspect weakened at rear joint

Exhaust ; front mounting clamp deteriorated

Tyres ; o/s/f tread bald on outer edge , at legal limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,695 miles

battery insecure

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes on roller test lockout

n/s screen washer requires attention

note ; tyre pressures low

suspension ; front lower arms , rear bushes deteriotrated , can cause uneven tyre wear

suspension ; rear components corroded , various bushes deteriorated

tyres ; n/s/f tread bald outer edge , close to limit

tyres ; n/s/r tread bald inner edge

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

wipers split , recommend replace

Fail 28 Sep 2012 107,695 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes on roller test lockout

n/s screen washer requires attention

note ; tyre pressures low

suspension ; front lower arms , rear bushes deteriotrated , can cause uneven tyre wear

suspension ; rear components corroded , various bushes deteriorated

tyres ; n/s/f tread bald outer edge , close to limit

tyres ; n/s/r tread bald inner edge

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

wipers split , recommend replace

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,644 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear on rear brake discs

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear on rear brake discs

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,969 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 97,968 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,082 miles

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

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

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

advise tracking check

Fail 17 Sep 2008 89,081 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

advise tracking check

Pass 25 Sep 2007 84,919 miles

advise n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 76,771 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine missfire †

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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T173 KOR is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T173 KOR, 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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T173 KOR is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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