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N331 XLS

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 XLS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,559 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 96,559 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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N331 XLS is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 117,915 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 N331 XLS, 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 30 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 N331 XLS registered?

N331 XLS is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N331 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 XLS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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