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N408 GVX

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,080 mi
Last recorded163,080 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 GVX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 163,080 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 162,538 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 162,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 161,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

across rear axle metal brake pipe corroding

metal brake pipe from load valve starting to corrode

o/s front metal brake pipe starting to corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 159,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 158,172 miles

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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N408 GVX is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N408 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N408 GVX registered?

N408 GVX is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N408 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 GVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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