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N253 WEG

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,823 mi
Last recorded146,823 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 WEG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 146,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 141,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 138,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 134,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 129,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 123,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 123,633 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 118,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,303 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 108,751 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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N253 WEG is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N253 WEG, 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 N253 WEG registered?

N253 WEG is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N253 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 WEG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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