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N833 MTC

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

355,582 mi
Last recorded355,582 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 MTC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 355,582 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 355,582 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Pass 30 Oct 2009 341,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 341,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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)

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 328,787 miles

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

advise n/s door mirror missing

Fail 29 Oct 2008 328,787 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s door mirror missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 317,610 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 315,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear metal brakes pipe corraded

nearside door mirror missing

slight play in steering rack

winscreen chip

Pass 30 Dec 2006 292,480 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 292,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CRACK IN ZONE 'A' OF WINDSCREEN.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6MM.

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 268,429 miles

slight brake imballance on rear

Fail 28 Dec 2005 268,429 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

slight play in power steering rack

spare wheel missing from carrier and carrier broken

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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N833 MTC is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N833 MTC, 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 N833 MTC registered?

N833 MTC is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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