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N985 YOJ

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,465 mi
Last recorded44,465 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 YOJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,465 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 44,465 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,260 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,019 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,961 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt loose (2.3.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s rear undersills in front of wheels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,655 miles

n/s rear undersill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,367 miles

n/s rear undersill has some corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,229 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 26,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N985 YOJ is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N985 YOJ, 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 N985 YOJ registered?

N985 YOJ is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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