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N53 PHM

1996 Mazda 626 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi102,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 PHM
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 149,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 149,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

parking brake travel high

Pass 28 Dec 2005 144,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 144,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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N53 PHM is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N53 PHM, 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 N53 PHM registered?

N53 PHM is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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