Emissions test for a 1996 Mazda 626
Emissions test for the 1996 Mazda 626: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1996 Mazda 626 for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1996 Mazda 626: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,162 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Mazda 626
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 359 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (247), air bags (49) and engine and engine cooling (35). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
| 98V249000 | 1998-10-08 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Mazda 626: Emissions test
Need an emissions test for your 1996 Mazda 626? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your 626
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. If you have the service history of your 626, have it ready for the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How the arrangement works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Keep moving meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. We collect the rental when your car is back. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Car care, briefly
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
When you know your dates
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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