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V948 OAL

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,969 mi
Last recorded185,969 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 OAL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 185,969 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion staring to front panel

Fail 13 Mar 2010 185,949 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion staring to front panel

Pass 1 Oct 2008 164,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 145,110 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 145,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 128,093 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 128,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/split

Pass 1 Oct 2005 112,792 miles

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

effort from offside parking brake could be improved

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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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V948 OAL is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V948 OAL, 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 V948 OAL registered?

V948 OAL is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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