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P311 LSG

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,808 mi
Last recorded226,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 LSG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 226,808 miles

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

n/s wiper blade just servicable

Pass 9 Jul 2007 217,049 miles

clutch pipe excessivly corroded

slight deterioration to front outer seatbelts

Fail 4 Jul 2007 217,046 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

solid pipe from clutch excessively corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 199,001 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 198,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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P311 LSG is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P311 LSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P311 LSG registered?

P311 LSG is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P311 LSG safe to buy?

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