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V226 FCJ

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,790 mi
Last recorded105,790 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 FCJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,790 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 105,759 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides front ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,048 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

alternator belt split

Pass 31 Aug 2013

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,726 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,639 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,311 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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V226 FCJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V226 FCJ, 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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V226 FCJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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