CarVerify

Free Car Check

V448 DRB

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 DRB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,721 miles

both front shocker casings slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2023 120,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shocker casings slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2022 119,707 miles

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2022 119,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower suspension arms slight corrosion

both front shocker casings corroded but not to excess

Fail 24 Jun 2021 117,005 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front lower suspension arms slight corrosion

both front shocker casings corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Jun 2020 116,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 112,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,233 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight glass has a temporary repair fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,276 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,017 miles

Both front inner brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,020 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 85,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,809 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,769 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroded

offside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 40,591 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V448 DRB is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V448 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V448 DRB?

You can check the full history of V448 DRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V448 DRB registered?

V448 DRB is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V448 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 DRB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V448 DRB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V448 DRB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.