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L171 LBW

1994 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

177,260 mi
Last recorded177,260 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 LBW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2007 177,260 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust system in generally poor condition with minor blows

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear spring shackle bushes weak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 171,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 171,134 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chassis ans inner sills corroded

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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L171 LBW is a 1994 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 129,361 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 L171 LBW, 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 32 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L171 LBW registered?

L171 LBW is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L171 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 LBW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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