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N738 FBV

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,349 mi
Last recorded110,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 FBV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brakes grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brakes grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 107,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,632 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,168 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 7,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 12 Jan 2015 106,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Jan 2014 105,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,371 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight perishing to o/s/r spring eye bush

Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,371 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight perishing to o/s/r spring eye bush

Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,570 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 102,283 miles

very slight binding on n/s/r wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2007 101,433 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 100,762 miles

both front tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

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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N738 FBV is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N738 FBV, 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 N738 FBV registered?

N738 FBV is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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