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N492 LHU

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 LHU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 127,638 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessive on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 92,723 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 88,319 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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N492 LHU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N492 LHU, 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 N492 LHU registered?

N492 LHU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N492 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 LHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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