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N291 VPE

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,302 mi
Last recorded143,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 VPE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 143,302 miles

suspension components+wheel arches corroded,

Fail 27 Jun 2014 143,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

suspension components+wheel arches corroded,

Pass 26 Jun 2013 127,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front seat belt twisted.

suspension components corrodeing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres wearing on edges,wheel arches+suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres wearing on edges,wheel arches+suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,rear wheel arches+suspension components+sills corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,273 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2009 87,268 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,222 miles

brake discs wearing+pads,coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reserve handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 67,548 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
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N291 VPE is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N291 VPE, 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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N291 VPE is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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