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P279 NEX

1996 Mazda 626 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,993 mi
Last recorded70,993 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi102,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 NEX
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,964 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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P279 NEX 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P279 NEX, 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 P279 NEX registered?

P279 NEX is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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