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P122 DRA

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,323 mi
Last recorded107,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 DRA
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 107,323 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (central) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside structure & components showing corrosion

steel coolant pipes heavily corroded

unable to see condition of the front brake pads

Pass 4 Jun 2025 107,258 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Fail 29 May 2025 107,246 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength located inside wheel arch, next to leaf spring hanger. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 107,160 miles

both reg plates showing deterioration

medium to heavy corrosion under vehicle especially around rear suspension area

Fail 25 Jan 2024 107,160 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both reg plates showing deterioration

medium to heavy corrosion under vehicle especially around rear suspension area

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring box section rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring box section front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring box section front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring box section rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has several welding repairs and heavily undersealed and corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 106,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle structure. various body repairs.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repairs. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas in general. many repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all to a degree. vehicle has been stood. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,602 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various and extensive corrosion, expected at this age. (2.4.A.3)

various body sill weld repairs.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,495 miles

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

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

nearside front step to wheel arch weak & corroded

vehicle is showing corrosion throughout

Fail 31 May 2017 106,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front step to wheel arch weak & corroded

vehicle is showing corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pedal pad wear.

security chain in cab loose on floor. advise remove or secure.

various and general corrosion to body and chassis. sills heavy corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,651 miles

Extensive corrosion body and chassis corrosion. body cills heavily corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,191 miles

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

Heavy and long chain and padlock in cab, secured in pedal footwell area. HAZARD.

Trailerelectrical socket damaged, lead can still be secured.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,189 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

heavy and long chain padlock in cab, secured in pedal footwell area.HAZARD.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,901 miles

Nearside rear brake some bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

general corrosion and perforation to body structure.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake some bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

general corrosion and perforation to body structure.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust corroded

unable to fully see condition of front brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,728 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,121 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

wiperblades worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,673 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 103,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 103,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 26 Jun 2006 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P122 DRA is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P122 DRA, 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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P122 DRA is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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