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N854 RRU

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 RRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 83,764 miles

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 May 2010 83,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

tailgate rams not supporting tailgate at all

Fail 30 May 2009 83,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tailgate rams not supporting tailgate at all

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 79,767 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 79,767 miles

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

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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N854 RRU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 N854 RRU, 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 N854 RRU registered?

N854 RRU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N854 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 RRU 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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