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N458 EOW

1996 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,472 mi
Last recorded164,472 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 EOW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2012 164,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 164,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 157,603 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 145,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 145,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 130,380 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 130,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 115,830 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 11,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 102,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 95,878 miles

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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N458 EOW is a 1996 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N458 EOW, 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 N458 EOW registered?

N458 EOW is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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