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N162 GTU

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,594 mi
Last recorded141,594 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 GTU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 141,594 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2009 141,594 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2008 126,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front seat belt retracting device slow

Fail 4 Jun 2008 126,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front seat belt retracting device slow

Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brakes have a intermittent binding fault

Pass 13 Jun 2006 104,683 miles

front tyres wearing on edges †all pads wearing low †middle exhaust box to cat slight blow on joint

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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N162 GTU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N162 GTU, 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 N162 GTU registered?

N162 GTU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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