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N173 YAU

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,173 mi
Last recorded43,173 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 YAU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,173 miles

corrosion showing on both rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,340 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 38,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N173 YAU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc 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 N173 YAU, 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 N173 YAU registered?

N173 YAU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N173 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 YAU 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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