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N215 AST

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,520 mi
Last recorded76,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 AST
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,493 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 71,295 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N215 AST is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N215 AST, 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 N215 AST registered?

N215 AST is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N215 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N215 AST shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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