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V296 HDS

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,659 mi
Last recorded127,659 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 HDS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

general body surface rust

nearside rear inner body/arch corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 122,120 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 122,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 120,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 107,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 101,259 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 101,139 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,800 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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V296 HDS is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V296 HDS, 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 V296 HDS registered?

V296 HDS is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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