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V443 RAL

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 RAL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,672 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 127,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,735 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 113,735 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,059 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,645 miles

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

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

REAR DISC S IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 25 Jan 2011 78,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR DISC S IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,746 miles

front number plate figure fading

handbrake travel high

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front number plate figure fading

handbrake travel high

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,299 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre treads starting to go lumpy

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,775 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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V443 RAL is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V443 RAL, 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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V443 RAL is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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