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A20 OCJ

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,040 mi
Last recorded107,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OCJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 107,040 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 107,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 98,368 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake pipes greased

filler on offside rear sill

light corrosion on nearside front & nearside rear brake discs

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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A20 OCJ is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A20 OCJ, 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 A20 OCJ registered?

A20 OCJ is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is A20 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OCJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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