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T353 RCB

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 RCB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 104,011 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil leaking from sump (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FUEL TANK BADLY REPAIRED MY LEAK WHEN FILLED FUEL VERY LOW AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Oil leak sump dripping bad enough to stop test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 100,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by engine mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,702 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 96,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,665 miles

o/s/r tyre badley perished.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,665 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to underneath suspension componenents.

o/s/r tyre badley perished.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,414 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 90,414 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 87,189 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs deterioratd.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,436 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,432 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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T353 RCB is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T353 RCB, 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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T353 RCB is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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