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P315 BDV

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,346 mi
Last recorded163,346 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 163,346 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edge

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake drums slightly warped

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rack

windscreen very dirty

wiper and indicator stalks slioghtly insecure

Fail 26 May 2010 163,114 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres very worn on inner edge

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rack

windscreen very dirty

wiper and indicator stalks slioghtly insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 146,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 146,235 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 123,372 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 123,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 112,916 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake pedal rubber starting to deterioate

nearside front wiper arm looseon ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2006 108,326 miles

nearside wiper wheel box worn

rear door will not open from outside

Fail 21 Feb 2006 108,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside wiper wheel box worn

rear door will not open from outside

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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P315 BDV is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P315 BDV, 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 P315 BDV registered?

P315 BDV is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P315 BDV safe to buy?

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