MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
underside corrosion
underside slightly corroded
offside front inner wheel arch corroded
underside of van all slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front inner wheel arch corroded
underside of van all slightly corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate slightly detiorated
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
oil spray under side
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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