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N494 YKR

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 YKR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,205 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

all suspension rubber boots perishing front and rear

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower suspension arm corrding

sills rusting

Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake hose ferrules corroding

all suspension rubber boots perishing front and rear

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower suspension arm corrding

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge (spare fitted )

sills rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 123,164 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 121,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 119,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 116,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 116,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 113,204 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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N494 YKR is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N494 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N494 YKR registered?

N494 YKR is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N494 YKR safe to buy?

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