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P190 SWS

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,477 mi
Last recorded130,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 SWS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 130,477 miles

CORROSION-O/S/F+R BRAKE PIPE.CORROSION CHASSIS.MINOR BIND O/S/R WHEEL.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 130,477 miles

CORROSION-O/S/F+R BRAKE PIPE.CORROSION CHASSIS.MINOR BIND O/S/R WHEEL.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,499 miles

F BUMPER INSECURE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.R SPRINGS BUSHES POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 125,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

F BUMPER INSECURE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.R SPRINGS BUSHES POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,255 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 112,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 102,023 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 102,023 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 101,941 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 101,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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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P190 SWS is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P190 SWS, 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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P190 SWS is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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