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N548 AHL

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,408 mi
Last recorded197,408 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 AHL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 197,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 197,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 186,600 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 186,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front footstep has slight corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on the outside

Pass 17 Aug 2009 175,146 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 175,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 163,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 163,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 154,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2006 113,027 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 137,477 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 137,477 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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N548 AHL is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N548 AHL, 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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N548 AHL is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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