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N261 WEG

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 WEG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 76,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 76,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 73,339 miles

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2008 73,339 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2007 69,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2007 69,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2006 65,850 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 65,850 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

2 nails in nsr tyre / general exhaust corrosion and rear baffles colapsed/general brake pipe corrosion/ front bumper scuffs and body dents etc

front wpers smearing+rubber hardend/sump splu signs of leaks/front no-plate deteriorated/front shockers weak on bounce test/both front outer c,v boot heavily perishing/+osf outer & nsf inner signs of grease leaks

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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N261 WEG is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N261 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 N261 WEG registered?

N261 WEG is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N261 WEG safe to buy?

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