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P215 YWX

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 YWX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,219 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 131,219 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 122,459 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2010 122,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,601 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 112,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 103,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 92,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,833 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 82,812 miles

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

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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P215 YWX is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P215 YWX, 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 P215 YWX registered?

P215 YWX is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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