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N789 LBJ

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 LBJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 122,940 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly split.

Headlamp protectors have deteriorated and are scattering beams slightly.

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Offside front and both rear shockabsorber dust gaiters splitting.

Some damage on body,particularly offside rear corner.

Some rust on offside front inner wing.

Some rust on offside sill.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,758 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have a little corrosion,

Fail 11 Jan 2008 116,758 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have a little corrosion,

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 109,808 miles

both rear roll bar links have play

front seat belt buckle buttons sticky.

osr light cracked and filling with water

Pass 3 Jan 2006 99,819 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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N789 LBJ is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N789 LBJ, 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 N789 LBJ registered?

N789 LBJ is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N789 LBJ safe to buy?

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