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V540 HKX

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,965 mi
Last recorded138,965 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 HKX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 129,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,019 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,694 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 115,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 110,936 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Handbrake performance very low

Nail in offside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2011 110,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Handbrake performance very low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 105,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,192 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 89,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,505 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

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V540 HKX is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V540 HKX, 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 V540 HKX registered?

V540 HKX is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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