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253D935

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,853 mi
Last recorded144,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration253D935
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 144,853 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 144,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Front & rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 129,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 129,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 25 Sep 2007 123,159 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 123,159 miles

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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253D935 is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,150 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 253D935, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 253D935 registered?

253D935 is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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