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V236 FSM

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,090 mi
Last recorded168,090 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 FSM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 168,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre heatshield corroded loose

n.s floor split

n.s.f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o.s.f tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 168,090 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre heatshield corroded loose

n.s floor split

n.s.f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o.s.f tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 163,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear heat shields corroded hitting exhaust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 163,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear heat shields corroded hitting exhaust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil low

front discs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 160,766 miles

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

corrosion on bonnet

front crossmember corroded

front discs corroded inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rust on bonnet

Fail 5 Apr 2012 156,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o s r inner edge of disk corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 142,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o s r inner edge of disk corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 130,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 117,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,906 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 91,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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V236 FSM is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V236 FSM, 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 V236 FSM registered?

V236 FSM is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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