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P281 NJN

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 NJN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,038 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 109,867 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,409 miles

rear bumper damaged but nu sharp edges

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

rear bumper damaged but nu sharp edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,663 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 68,662 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

offside rear light cluster cracked.

Fail 14 Jan 2006 68,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

offside rear light cluster cracked.

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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P281 NJN is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P281 NJN, 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 P281 NJN registered?

P281 NJN is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P281 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 NJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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