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N283 GBM

1996 Mazda 626 Glx

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Glx109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 GBM
MakeMazda
Model626 Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 152,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 141,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 141,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 131,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 131,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Glx?

Based on 2,727 MOT tests across 674 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
6,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
674
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 374
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 261
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 124
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N283 GBM is a 1996 Mazda 626 Glx in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 374 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N283 GBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 626 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N283 GBM registered?

N283 GBM is a 1996 Mazda 626 Glx, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N283 GBM safe to buy?

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