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N986 AAN

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,041 mi
Last recorded238,041 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 AAN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 238,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

O/S outer sill corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 238,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

O/S outer sill corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 233,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 229,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight binding on offside front brake.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 223,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2013 223,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Mar 2012 218,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 212,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 212,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 207,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 201,951 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 201,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 194,513 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 185,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 177,393 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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N986 AAN is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N986 AAN, 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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N986 AAN is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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