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T279 GUB

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,815 mi
Last recorded60,815 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 GUB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under floor corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

general uerbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 53,262 miles

all four road springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 52,494 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 52,482 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 51,486 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 51,486 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,386 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 50,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 49,458 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 48,831 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 48,411 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension mounts

fluctuation on offside front brake

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,188 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,511 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 44,511 miles

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

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 GUB 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 73.7%.

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 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 GUB, 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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T279 GUB is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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