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N670 SEL

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,265 mi
Last recorded121,265 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN670 SEL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,265 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 116,559 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 116,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 111,688 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 111,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 107,669 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 107,669 miles

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

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

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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N670 SEL is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N670 SEL, 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 N670 SEL registered?

N670 SEL is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N670 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N670 SEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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