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N873 LUM

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,260 mi
Last recorded159,260 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 LUM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 159,260 miles

Both sides rear spring shakle bushes splitting

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 159,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Both sides rear spring shakle bushes splitting

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 154,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 154,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 147,535 miles

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

Clutch fluid pipe corroded

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

Exhaust mount at gearbox cracked

O/s handbrake lever little movement

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 141,765 miles

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

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

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

Pipe to clutch corroded

Underside rusty

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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N873 LUM is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N873 LUM, 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 N873 LUM registered?

N873 LUM is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N873 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 LUM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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