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N974 GKH

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,844 mi
Last recorded130,844 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
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

RegistrationN974 GKH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 130,844 miles

WASHERS PART INOP GREASE CONTAMINATION N/S/F OUT C/V BOOT GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BRAKE HOSES PERISHED N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT F BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST WITHIN LIMITS

Fail 16 Dec 2005 130,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WASHERS PART INOP GREASE CONTAMINATION N/S/F OUT C/V BOOT GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BRAKE HOSES PERISHED N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT F BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST WITHIN LIMITS

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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N974 GKH is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N974 GKH, 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 N974 GKH registered?

N974 GKH is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N974 GKH safe to buy?

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