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T279 ALJ

1999 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 ALJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,160 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust very heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 100,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

general underbody corrosion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust very heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,609 miles

Boot support struts insuffient

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Boot support struts insuffient

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,524 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,524 miles

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,355 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 75,355 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,041 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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T279 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T279 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 T279 ALJ registered?

T279 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T279 ALJ safe to buy?

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