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N768 AHH

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 AHH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,800 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,915 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,161 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 73,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,067 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,964 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,659 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 66,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2017 64,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corroded areas oiled

Fail 20 May 2016 62,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,292 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
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N768 AHH is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N768 AHH, 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 N768 AHH registered?

N768 AHH is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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