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P170 FNR

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 FNR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,526 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle very corroded but structure has not been weakened

Fail 28 Jan 2019 96,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle very corroded but structure has not been weakened

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,157 miles

Brake pedal antislip worn

VIN plate faded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,794 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area and not weakening structure

Offside Outer Sill corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area and not weakening structure

Oil level not checked. Dipstick not accessible

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 89,216 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,694 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES GREASE COVERED

O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE.

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER.

UNDERSIDE CORRODED.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,782 miles

O/side washer jet weak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

O/side washer jet weak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,535 miles

L.S.VALVE PIPES AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. O/S AND N/S FRONT TORSION BAR CASINGS CORRODED

O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN.

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

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER. O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD 2mm. UNDERSIDE GENERAL CORRODED.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,587 miles

REAR AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODED

W/SCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE. FRONT AND REAR WIPERS DETERIORATED. N/S DOOR DAMAGED. FRONT SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,341 miles

BRAKE PIPES AT LOAD SENSEVALVE CORRODED. †VARIOUS PANELS DAMAGED, †

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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P170 FNR is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P170 FNR, 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.

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P170 FNR is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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