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L487 AFT

1994 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,274 mi
Last recorded98,274 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 AFT
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,274 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 97,741 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,719 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,085 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,416 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007

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

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 Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,525 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 84,482 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L487 AFT is a 1994 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L487 AFT, 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 L487 AFT registered?

L487 AFT is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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