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N498 LHU

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,067 mi
Last recorded107,067 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 LHU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 107,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slight corroded lip on inner face

Nearside front wiper worn

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

Tyre sizes front to rear different size

Pass 16 May 2008 96,305 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 87,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 80,750 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 80,690 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2005 71,272 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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N498 LHU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver 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 N498 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 N498 LHU registered?

N498 LHU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N498 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 LHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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