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V871 GRB

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,832 mi
Last recorded89,832 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 GRB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 89,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 73,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,751 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

small bit off grease found on nsf outer cv boot, wiped off but no splits found

Fail 21 May 2011 70,751 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

small bit off grease found on nsf outer cv boot, wiped off but no splits found

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,055 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S rear disc corroded on outer edge

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,055 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S rear disc corroded on outer edge

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,969 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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V871 GRB is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V871 GRB, 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 V871 GRB registered?

V871 GRB is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V871 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 GRB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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