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N353 AKL

1996 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 AKL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

damage to front bumper

Fail 7 Nov 2008 73,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

damage to front bumper

Pass 17 Nov 2007 66,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,440 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 55,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front discs and pads worn get checked out soon

rear anti roll bar liks worn, alot of movement in joints

Pass 3 May 2006 55,833 miles

front discs and pads worn get checked out soon

rear anti roll bar liks worn, alot of movement in joints

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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N353 AKL is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N353 AKL, 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 N353 AKL registered?

N353 AKL is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N353 AKL safe to buy?

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