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T277 ALJ

1999 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 ALJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,360 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,342 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,777 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 75,777 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,535 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recommend replace

Offside front tyre wearing, inner edge, recommend wheel alignment check

Rear wiper blade deteriorated recommend replace

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs seem slightly worn recommend further inspection

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed/ worn

offside front tyre has nail in tread, not repairable

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 21 Dec 2009 53,902 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs seem slightly worn recommend further inspection

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed/ worn

offside front tyre has nail in tread, not repairable

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 24 Dec 2008 44,017 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,285 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,576 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 23,576 miles

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

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

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

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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T277 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T277 ALJ, 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 T277 ALJ registered?

T277 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T277 ALJ safe to buy?

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