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P106 GRC

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,738 mi
Last recorded154,738 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 GRC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 154,738 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 137,380 miles

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

Vehicle floor and chassis showing signs of detteriation in places.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 137,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle floor and chassis showing signs of detteriation in places.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 120,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 101,318 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 101,318 miles

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

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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P106 GRC is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 115,414 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 P106 GRC, 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 29 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P106 GRC registered?

P106 GRC is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P106 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 GRC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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