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P23 BJU

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,537 mi
Last recorded159,537 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 159,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 159,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Damage to zone B of windscreen under 40mm Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels Exhaust front silencer leaking slightly Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes Heavy surface corrosion to nsr inner sill

Osf wheel binding slightly Front tyres wearing on inner edges Slight play in both steering rack knuckles Rear suspension bushes heavily perished & cracking Front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2007 151,485 miles

n/sid front wiper blade splitting.

slight free play in both n/side & o/side front wheel bearings & or hubs.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 151,485 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads low.

n/side front wiper blade splitting.

slight free play in both n/side & o/side front wheel bearings & or hubs.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 145,160 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

alll tryres worn

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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P23 BJU is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P23 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 BJU registered?

P23 BJU is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P23 BJU safe to buy?

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