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T286 VYA

1999 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,638 mi
Last recorded176,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 VYA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 176,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no jagged edges exposed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Fail 7 Jul 2020 176,638 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no jagged edges exposed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Pass 31 Jul 2019 166,208 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but does not have jagged edges

Fail 29 Jul 2019 166,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroded but does not have jagged edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 152,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 139,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,430 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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T286 VYA is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T286 VYA, 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 T286 VYA registered?

T286 VYA is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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