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T283 ALJ

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,782 mi
Last recorded95,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 ALJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,878 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,796 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,007 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,369 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 82,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,137 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,522 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 58,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,039 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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T283 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 T283 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 T283 ALJ registered?

T283 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T283 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 ALJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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