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V973 HWO

1999 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 HWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,791 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,791 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,227 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,295 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,545 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,288 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 39,288 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 36,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,516 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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V973 HWO is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V973 HWO, 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 V973 HWO registered?

V973 HWO is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V973 HWO safe to buy?

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