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7986 MM

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,644 mi
Last recorded45,644 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7986 MM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 45,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,407 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,833 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,760 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,354 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,354 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,754 miles

tow bar wiring not working

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,113 miles

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)

all four brake discs slighly pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,087 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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7986 MM is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 7986 MM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7986 MM registered?

7986 MM is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is 7986 MM safe to buy?

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