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T273 ARC

1999 Mazda 626

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,831 mi
Last recorded151,831 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 ARC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 151,831 miles

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

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 151,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 142,101 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 142,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 134,611 miles

various oil leaks from engine area

Fail 7 Jan 2010 134,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various oil leaks from engine area

Pass 10 Dec 2008 124,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 124,542 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 110,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,004 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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T273 ARC is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T273 ARC, 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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T273 ARC is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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