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P291 NJN

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,735 mi
Last recorded197,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 NJN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 197,735 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 197,735 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 186,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 176,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 166,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 166,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Reg plate damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 159,989 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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P291 NJN is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P291 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 P291 NJN registered?

P291 NJN is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P291 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 NJN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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