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P270 TNG

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 TNG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r hub has slight fluid leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,386 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 98,386 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,280 miles

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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P270 TNG is a 1997 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 85.7%.

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 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 P270 TNG, 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 P270 TNG registered?

P270 TNG is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P270 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 TNG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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