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N491 LHU

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,890 mi
Last recorded112,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 LHU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2007 112,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

n/s/f front door hindges droped

n/s/f seat mounting security

o/s & n/s rear spring anchor & shackle bushes perished & cracked & worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,065 miles

1/drivers seat poor condition †2/corrosion around all fixed windows †3/corrosion/hole n/s outer sill †4/all road wheels corroded †

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 106,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

1/drivers seat poor condition †2/corrosion around all fixed side windows †3/corrosion/hole n/s outer sill †4/all road wheels corroded †5/clutch slave cyl leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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N491 LHU is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N491 LHU, 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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N491 LHU is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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