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N581 PLJ

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,734 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis heavily corroded

some brake pipes corroding

wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,787 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 92,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe corrosion in places

chassis corrosion all over

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,919 miles

body corrosion in places

chassis showing signs of corrosion

handbrake lever damaged

screen cracked

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,031 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

chassis corrosion + body in places

screen cracked in o/s/f corner

wiper linkages getting worn

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,250 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r light cracked

small cuts on o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,894 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre edges wearing

small crack in o/s windscreen corner

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,400 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

chip on windscreen just outside zone a

front tyre edges wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2005 58,859 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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N581 PLJ 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 77.8%.

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 N581 PLJ, 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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What year was N581 PLJ registered?

N581 PLJ is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N581 PLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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