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V981 FGJ

1999 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,594 mi
Last recorded101,594 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 FGJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,427 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,399 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,992 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,101 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,797 miles

osf head light cracked advise a new light

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,005 miles

advise n/s h/lamp lens cracked beam pattern ok

advise slight noise from rear suspension on taking off ramp

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,113 miles

advise front b/pads low

advise inner & outer tyre wear to both front tyres

advise rear b/pads low

advise o/s headlamp glass cracked beam ok

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f head lamp damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,404 miles

o/s h/light lns has damages,o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edges.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,404 miles

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

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

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

o/s h/light lns has damages,o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,081 miles

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

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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V981 FGJ is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 V981 FGJ, 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 V981 FGJ registered?

V981 FGJ is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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