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L196 ABC

1993 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda E Series125,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 ABC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 107,270 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 105,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 105,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 102,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 100,489 miles

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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L196 ABC is a 1993 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 125,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L196 ABC, 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 33 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 L196 ABC registered?

L196 ABC is a 1993 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L196 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 ABC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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