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P179 GKR

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 GKR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 109,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 109,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,942 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,399 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 94,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 90,765 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 85,551 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 80,575 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,249 miles

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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P179 GKR is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P179 GKR, 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 P179 GKR registered?

P179 GKR is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P179 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 GKR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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