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P210 SWS

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,617 mi
Last recorded66,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 SWS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

body damage

Fail 18 Jul 2009 62,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

body damage

Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,637 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

cat heat shield loose

185/14/c o/s/f tyre slightly perishing

body damage

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber split

front brake discs slightly lipped and outer pads wearing thin

front link arm bushes slightly deteriorating

n/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing screeen and front wiper blades split

o/s/r wheel stud damaged

power steering belt slightly slack

rear brake pipes slightly corroding

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

slight movement in n/s/f headlamp unit

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight movement in n/s/f wing mirror

slight movement in n/s/r light unit

slight movement in o/s/f headlamp unit

slight movement in steering knockle joints

slight vehicle struture corrosion

small oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear centre brake pipes pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded / rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2005

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P210 SWS is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P210 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 29 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 P210 SWS registered?

P210 SWS is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P210 SWS safe to buy?

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