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N404 SKG

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,912 mi
Last recorded133,912 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 SKG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 133,912 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 133,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 126,101 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 126,101 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

exssecive hand brake travel

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

unable to check boot fully due to plastic covers

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 2 Dec 2005 119,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 119,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside 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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N404 SKG is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N404 SKG, 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 N404 SKG registered?

N404 SKG is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N404 SKG safe to buy?

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