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N496 XJH

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 XJH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,447 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,397 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of seat belt only

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,472 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of seat belt webbing only.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,417 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of belt only.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,091 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sump badly corroded and oily.

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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N496 XJH is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N496 XJH, 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 N496 XJH registered?

N496 XJH is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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