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P163 JCS

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 JCS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,312 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL HAS SMALL CORROSION HOLES

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,980 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 48,972 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 48,957 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small exhaust leak from joint at front of cat

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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P163 JCS is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P163 JCS, 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 P163 JCS registered?

P163 JCS is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P163 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 JCS shows 9 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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