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L356 FCP

1993 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1993 Mazda E Series125,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 FCP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 104,154 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2005 104,093 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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 Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

oil leak

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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L356 FCP is a 1993 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L356 FCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L356 FCP registered?

L356 FCP is a 1993 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L356 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 FCP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L356 FCP have outstanding finance?

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