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N384 ETW

1996 Mazda 626

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 ETW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,429 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 118,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,517 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,878 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 98,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,943 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 59,943 miles

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

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

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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N384 ETW is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N384 ETW, 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 N384 ETW registered?

N384 ETW is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N384 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N384 ETW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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