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P246 NEX

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,904 mi
Last recorded132,904 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 NEX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 132,904 miles

frontnumber plate cracked

general rust under vehicle

rust around lower edges of body

Pass 23 Mar 2009 126,002 miles

various areas of corrosion to sills and under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2008 118,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,145 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 110,088 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 100,599 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 100,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear steel brake pipes corroding

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

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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P246 NEX is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P246 NEX, 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 P246 NEX registered?

P246 NEX is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P246 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 NEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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