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P268 OBM

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,170 mi
Last recorded83,170 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,170 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 83,166 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion throughout underside/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

offside front outer arch corroded/holed

Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,375 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

offside front outer arch corroded/holed

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,303 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,265 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle underside and components have surface rust. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch slave pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,180 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside rear brake grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion throughout underside and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch slave pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch slave hydraulic pipe corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,641 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,617 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

underside of van all slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 79,617 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

underside of van all slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,439 miles

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

rear leaf spring bushes perished

slight lift in offside rear wheel bearing

wipers slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,002 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,989 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,338 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,887 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2010 69,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,343 miles

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

front number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,334 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,195 miles

oil spray under side

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,176 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 58,176 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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P268 OBM is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P268 OBM, 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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P268 OBM is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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