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V897 DBJ

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 DBJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 98,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 98,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,999 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

hand brake need adjusting

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,550 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,020 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,389 miles

Exhaust pipe is slightly rusty.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Indicator Lense Slightly Damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,607 miles

offside rear parking brake is weak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,253 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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V897 DBJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V897 DBJ, 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 V897 DBJ registered?

V897 DBJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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