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N631 GVF

1996 Mazda E Series

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 GVF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,885 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,258 miles

1. rear number plate becoming deterioratred. 2. slight damage to front number plate. 3. front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 100,258 miles

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

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

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

1. rear number plate becoming deterioratred. 2. slight damage to front number plate. 3. front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 97,715 miles

1. both outer sills and sill backings becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. o/s/r brake slightly tight.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,947 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 94,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FROTN TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED AT REAR † †O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED † †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,992 miles

o/s sill backing becoming weak to corrosion † †n/s outer sill becoming weak to corrosion † †slight blow on centre exhaust joint

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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N631 GVF is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N631 GVF, 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 N631 GVF registered?

N631 GVF is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N631 GVF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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