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V42 ESS

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 ESS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,195 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates corroded and hole (Not insecure)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,195 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates corroded and hole (Not insecure)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,573 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted On Inner Faces

Front Crossmember Rusted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,530 miles

Both Rear Chassis Rails Rusting

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Exhaust Mount Clamp Loose

Gearbox Oil Leak

Slight Play In Offside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,249 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusted

Exhaust System Rusted

Front And Rear Suspension Components Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,190 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,830 miles

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

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

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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V42 ESS is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V42 ESS, 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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V42 ESS is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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