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P286 BUB

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 BUB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,332 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,086 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,789 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,702 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,702 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,130 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 68,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 63,064 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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P286 BUB is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P286 BUB, 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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What year was P286 BUB registered?

P286 BUB is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P286 BUB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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