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V979 PKJ

1999 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 PKJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,255 miles

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

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

both of the front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,098 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,752 miles

Cuts in tread nearside rear tyre

Front of offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,932 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,445 miles

Low effort to offside park brake

Nearside front flexy hose starting to perish

Offside front roadspring corroded

Rear of inner sills rusty

Underbody metalwork rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,444 miles

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

Low effort to offside park brake

Nearside front flexy hose starting to perish

Offside front roadspring corroded

Rear of inner sills rusty

Underbody metalwork rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 32,423 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 32,423 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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V979 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V979 PKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V979 PKJ registered?

V979 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V979 PKJ safe to buy?

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