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N293 VRX

1995 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,614 mi
Last recorded105,614 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda 626109,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 VRX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,736 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,573 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 100,573 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,335 miles

195/65/14

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/65/14

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wear (poor condition )195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides( Poor condition )195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,665 miles

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

front and rear tyres perishing 195/65/14

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,947 miles

195/65/14

front tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,916 miles

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

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

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

195/65/14

front tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrosion (7.1.2)

rear tyres perishing 195/65/14

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Oct 2015 95,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrosion (7.1.2)

rear tyres perishing 195/65/14

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres starting to perish

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

exhaust system rusty

track rod end boots perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

exhaust system rusty

track rod end boots perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,560 miles

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

corrosion rear exhaust section

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre 195/65/14

Fail 3 Oct 2013 89,557 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion rear exhaust section

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

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre 195/65/14

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exausht: Rear back box is corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension: Rear Anti roll bar is corroded

Tyres: n/s/f tyre has perished side wall

Windscreen: o/s/f top windscreen has a small crack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,908 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both wiper blades splitting

front and rear discs rusty

offside front wheel not sitting straight possible damage to suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2010 80,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both wiper blades splitting

front and rear discs rusty

offside front wheel not sitting straight possible damage to suspension

Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,176 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 75,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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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N293 VRX is a 1995 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 109,692 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 N293 VRX, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N293 VRX is a 1995 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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