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V940 GDL

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 GDL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear tyres tread worn slightly uneven, perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

centre/rear exhaust system deteriorated

o/s and n/s front brakes binding slightly,, recommend check

o/s and n/s headlamp beamimages and outputs slightly diminished

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,321 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

centre/rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished, tread worn slightly uneven

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,303 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check/replace (3.5.1g)

centre/rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished, tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre/rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding slighty

n/s/f tyre, worn outer edge

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s and n/s rear tyres, worn slightly uneven

parking brake performance 16%,, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Fail 17 Jan 2017 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre/rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding slighty

n/s/f tyre, worn outer edge

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s and n/s rear tyres, worn slightly uneven

parking brake performance 16%,, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,831 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear centred bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

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

advise handbrake travel

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded,,

handbrake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16% recommend check

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

nearside front brake binding slightly,, recommend check

o/s and n/s headlamp outputs slightly deminished

o/s rear tyre, worn slightly uneven on inner edge,,,

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded, recommend keep check

nearside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,692 miles

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

advise both rear tyrtes slightly losing shape on tread inner edge

advise centre and rear exhaust corroding and deteriorating on joint

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise all four tyres starting too crack and perish

Pass 2 May 2008 52,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,854 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 46,854 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 40,895 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 35,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 35,063 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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V940 GDL is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V940 GDL, 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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V940 GDL is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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