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A492 MWD

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,507 mi
Last recorded100,507 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA492 MWD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 100,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,038 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 475,256 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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A492 MWD is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A492 MWD, 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 A492 MWD registered?

A492 MWD is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is A492 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A492 MWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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