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P166 ETO

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,277 mi
Last recorded148,277 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 ETO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 140,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 140,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 122,894 miles

The rear off side brake grabs a little with the indication that brake shoe adjustment is required to both sides.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,741 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 116,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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P166 ETO is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue 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 P166 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 ETO registered?

P166 ETO is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P166 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 ETO 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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