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N483 EOW

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

197,247 mi
Last recorded197,247 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 EOW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 197,247 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering rack input shaft has slight movement

Fail 30 Apr 2018 197,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering rack input shaft has slight movement

Pass 21 Apr 2017 184,750 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight wear steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2017 184,463 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight wear steering rack

Pass 6 May 2016 174,311 miles

Oil Leak

Slight wear steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2016 173,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil Leak

Slight wear steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2015 159,232 miles

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

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

n/s inner sill coroded

n/s/f step coroded

o/s/f step coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 146,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner sill coroded

o/s inner sil coroded

o/s outer sill coroded

o/s step coroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 145,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner sill coroded

o/s inner sil coroded

o/s outer sill coroded

o/s step coroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,589 miles

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

n/s/f and rear inner sills have corossion

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriated

n/s/r brake backplate damp

o/s/f both top and bottom ball joint covers deteriated

o/s/f horn button not working (n/s ok)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 132,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f and rear inner sills have corossion

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriated

n/s/r brake backplate damp

o/s/f both top and bottom ball joint covers deteriated

o/s/f horn button not working (n/s ok)

Pass 1 May 2012 125,607 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill has corossion

n/s/r outrigger has corossion

Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 117,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s front and rear inner sill corossion

n/s/r outrigger has corossion

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,483 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,506 miles

n/s seal inner has corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2009 99,506 miles

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

n/s seal inner has corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,993 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 93,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn button on right hand side of steering wheel not working

Rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,318 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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N483 EOW is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 N483 EOW, 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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N483 EOW is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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