CarVerify

Free Car Check

N988 YOJ

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,198 mi
Last recorded77,198 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 YOJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 77,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 77,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2006 70,690 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 70,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N988 YOJ is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N988 YOJ, 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

How do I check the history of N988 YOJ?

You can check the full history of N988 YOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N988 YOJ registered?

N988 YOJ is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N988 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 YOJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N988 YOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N988 YOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.