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P279 YPF

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,634 mi
Last recorded238,634 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 YPF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 238,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017
Pass 15 Feb 2016 237,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 236,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 235,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 234,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brakes have only just met the imbalance requirements, braking system may require attention.(3.7.a.2d) recorded imbalance 25%

near side front inner and outer sill corroded

near side rear inner sill corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

off side inner and outer sill corroded and holed, outer sill covered with tape.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 234,968 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front inner and outer sill corroded

near side rear inner sill corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2011 233,486 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded and holed in areas that are not within prescribed areas

corroded holes in outer sills that are not within prescribed areas have been covered

Fail 26 Oct 2011 233,486 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded and holed in areas that are not within prescribed areas

corroded holes in outer sills that are not within prescribed areas have been covered

Fail 24 Oct 2011 233,486 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both outer and inner sills corroded and holed out of precribed areas

Pass 23 Nov 2010 232,504 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front anti roll bar links slightly bent at base

drivers seat base worn or fractured, not attached to seat belt

spare wheel carrier badly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 232,473 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front anti roll bar links slightly bent at base

drivers seat base worn or fractured, not attached to seat belt

near side front tyre slightly cracked between treads

off side front tyre inner edge worn low

spare wheel carrier badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 231,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front lower roll bar links bent on lower threads

o/s/f seat base worn or broken

Fail 18 Jan 2010 231,147 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both front lower roll bar links bent on lower threads

o/s/f seat base worn or broken

wear ion steering rack/pinion

Pass 15 Jan 2009 229,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front wiper spindle spindle worn

Fail 13 Jan 2009 229,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front wiper spindle spindle worn

Pass 7 Jan 2008 228,499 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate poor condition

near side front brake rubbing slightly

near side front door is difficult to open from outside

Fail 7 Jan 2008 228,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate poor condition

near side front brake rubbing slightly

near side front door is difficult to open from outside

Pass 26 Jan 2007 227,143 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

front passenger door difficult to open from outside.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 227,143 miles

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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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P279 YPF is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P279 YPF, 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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P279 YPF is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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