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V144 FTT

1999 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,379 mi
Last recorded153,379 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 FTT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 153,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 9 Sep 2014 153,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet safety catch faulty

offside front tyre worn on raised edges

offside rear tyre sidewall split

Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,587 miles

Grease around Nearside outer c.v boot

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 150,573 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Grease around Nearside outer c.v boot

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 147,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 147,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 134,355 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 134,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 123,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 113,426 miles

exhaust corroded/front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 101,206 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 101,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,112 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 91,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,253 miles

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

both headlamps have a flat pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2005 71,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 71,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V144 FTT is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V144 FTT, 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 V144 FTT registered?

V144 FTT is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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