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N491 XJH

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 XJH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,889 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER WING

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,889 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER WING

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,211 miles

both rear spring bushes cracked and perished

Fail 18 Jan 2010 85,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear spring bushes cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,861 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2009 734,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle corroded .

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 72,085 miles

rear bumper corners damage

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 XJH is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N491 XJH, 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 N491 XJH registered?

N491 XJH is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N491 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 XJH shows 9 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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