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N198 GBP

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 GBP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 92,149 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease very slightly.

nearside front tyre tread very low on inner edge.

offside parking brake performance low.

very slight blow at centre exhaust joint.

Fail 21 May 2013 92,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease very slightly.

nearside front tyre tread very low on inner edge.

offside parking brake performance low.

very slight blow at centre exhaust joint.

Pass 17 May 2012 89,800 miles

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

very slight blow at centre exhaust joint.

Pass 18 May 2011 86,945 miles

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn.

Fail 18 May 2011 86,945 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear/pitting.

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn.

parking brake lever travel requires attention.

parking brake performance low on offside.

Pass 15 May 2010 84,219 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

very slight wear/"knock" at offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Fail 14 May 2010 84,219 miles

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

very slight wear/"knock" at offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 14 May 2009 81,908 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread low on inner edges.

parking brake lever travel will need attention soon.

Pass 1 May 2008 79,737 miles

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 3 May 2007 75,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 72,190 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N198 GBP is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N198 GBP, 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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N198 GBP is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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