MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,781 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?
Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.
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N488 HCS is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 102,186 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N488 HCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N488 HCS registered?
N488 HCS is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 18 March 1996.
Is N488 HCS safe to buy?
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