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M980 LPR

1995 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,958 mi
Last recorded163,958 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda E Series120,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 LPR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 163,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 159,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion to vehicle (severe in places)

n/s wiper mechanism severely worn

rear leaf spring bushes in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2008 159,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion to vehicle (severe in places)

n/s wiper mechanism severely worn

rear leaf spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 154,321 miles

brake pipes rusty

front brake discs very worn

n/s wiper mechanism badly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2007 154,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

brake pipes rusty

front brake discs very worn

n/s wiper mechanism badly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2006 146,396 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 146,396 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to rear bumper

Front and rear suspension bushes perished

Front prake pipes starting to corrode

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

N/S/R tyre ON 1.6mm LIMIT (185/14)

O/S/R handbrake poor

O/S/R tyre close to limit

slight play in N/S/F wheelbearing

Pass 28 Oct 2005 136,613 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 136,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F floor split, not in a prescribed area

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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M980 LPR is a 1995 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 120,796 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 M980 LPR, 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 31 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 M980 LPR registered?

M980 LPR is a 1995 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M980 LPR safe to buy?

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