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T253 TPT

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,754 mi
Last recorded88,754 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 TPT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 88,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2mm and worn on edges

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside front wheel bearing noisy and has slight play

rear number plate fading

under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2016 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and heat shields loose

heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches

internal switch used to recheck headlight aim

nearside front tyre flat on arrival

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

rear number plate fading

suspension corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,030 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

bodywork corrosion

both sills corroded / soft

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on min

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheilds loose

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

bodywork corrosion

both sills corroded / soft

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on min

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheilds loose

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 76,412 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

heat shields corroded, loose and rattleing

offside front brake flexible hose securing clip corroded away but pipe still secure

offside front engine mount area corroded and holed

offside front lower crossmember corroded and holed

slight oil leaks

under body corrosion

Fail 6 May 2014 76,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leaks

under body corrosion

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

heat shields corroded, loose and rattleing

offside front brake flexible hose securing clip corroded away but pipe still secure

offside front engine mount area corroded and holed

offside front lower crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 8 May 2013 75,504 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 8 May 2013 75,504 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2012 74,328 miles

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

general body & underbody corrosion

Pass 6 May 2011 73,246 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,246 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake discs showing corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,117 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

corrosion to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,374 miles

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

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

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)

all tyres wearing on edges

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2008 66,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2006 60,679 miles

offside headlamp aim low

nearside washer jet part blocked

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

slight distortion to front brake discs

slight play in suspension link pins

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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T253 TPT is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T253 TPT, 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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T253 TPT is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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