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V98 NGU

1999 Mazda 626

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 62689,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 NGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,923 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 145,922 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 145,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 145,443 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has a inadequate repair

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,473 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 108,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,371 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,344 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,372 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2005 12,996 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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V98 NGU is a 1999 Mazda 626 in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V98 NGU, 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 V98 NGU registered?

V98 NGU is a 1999 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 November 1999.

Is V98 NGU safe to buy?

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