MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N53 PHM safe to buy?
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