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V235 PKJ

1999 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 PKJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,065 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear wheel arch corrsion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 146,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight binding brake

Offside Rear wheel arch corrsion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 146,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight binding brake

Offside Rear wheel arch corrsion

Pass 10 Nov 2018 129,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,021 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 114,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tracking wear (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,388 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,589 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

195/60/r1588v

Pass 16 Dec 2012 78,400 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded and scored

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside inner c.v. boot starting to leaks

srs light on

Fail 4 Aug 2011 74,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,642 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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V235 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 V235 PKJ, 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 V235 PKJ registered?

V235 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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