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N506 SBB

1996 Mazda 626 Lxi

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

176,071 mi
Last recorded176,071 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi102,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 SBB
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 176,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 176,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 161,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 161,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 161,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,241 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 156,241 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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N506 SBB is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 102,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N506 SBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N506 SBB registered?

N506 SBB is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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