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N304 VPE

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,559 mi
Last recorded159,559 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 VPE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 159,559 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 147,690 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 130,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 110,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs in very poor condition-recommend replacement

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 6 Mar 2008 110,885 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs in very poor condition-recommend replacement

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Apr 2007 102,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,304 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N304 VPE is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N304 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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What year was N304 VPE registered?

N304 VPE is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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