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N497 HBK

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,555 mi
Last recorded127,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 HBK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 127,555 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside front shock absorber damp

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Jan 2009 127,483 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside front shock absorber damp

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2008 118,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jan 2007 109,959 miles

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

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

evidence of leak from outer cv boots

evidence of oil leak from o/s steering rack boot

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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N497 HBK is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N497 HBK, 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 N497 HBK registered?

N497 HBK is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N497 HBK safe to buy?

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