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V217 FBJ

1999 Mazda 626

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 FBJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 126,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,010 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 119,010 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,003 miles

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 8 Aug 2011 104,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,410 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 81,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 78,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V217 FBJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V217 FBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V217 FBJ registered?

V217 FBJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V217 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V217 FBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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