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K229 NEM

1992 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,131 mi
Last recorded156,131 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda E Series123,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 NEM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 156,131 miles

Cut in O/S/F Tyre.

General body condition corroded.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 156,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 151,516 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION n/s/f on body & tail gate.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 145,138 miles

Chassis above rear axle corrodding O/S/R & N/S/R.

Corrosion at end of outrigger bottom of O/S/F arch

N/S/F Wheel arch corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F/ seat back moves slightly but secure.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 139,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion outside prescribed area o/s/f behind wheel arch.

rear gear box mounting perishing/splitting.

Fail 1 Aug 2005 139,149 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion outside prescibed area o/s/f behind front wheel arch.

rear gear box mounting perishing/splitting.

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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K229 NEM is a 1992 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 123,860 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 E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K229 NEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K229 NEM is a 1992 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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