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N381 DRV

1995 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,055 mi
Last recorded193,055 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda E Series120,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 DRV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2011 193,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both inner sills slight corrision

Pass 14 Oct 2011 193,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills slight corrision

Pass 24 Sep 2010 187,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 181,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrision to rear inner sills

Pass 23 Jun 2008 174,777 miles

Center and rear exhaust mountings starting to wear thin.

Off side front seat belt starting to fluff on edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 174,699 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis sections corroding around spring mounts

brake warning light staying on

passenger footstep corroded

stering creeks on lock to lock

Pass 11 Apr 2007 170,717 miles

see previous

Fail 11 Apr 2007 170,407 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake pipes slight corroion

noise from top or bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2006 165,029 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged

N/S/F upper lower swivel gators splitt

Various brake pipes corroding

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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N381 DRV 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 66.7%.

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 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 N381 DRV, 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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N381 DRV is a 1995 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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