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P331 DUD

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 DUD
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear cross member corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,757 miles

Osf outer sill has small hole outwith prescribed area

rear cross member holed outwith prescribed area

underside coated in underseal

Fail 15 Aug 2018 96,757 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and side step excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Osf outer sill has small hole outwith prescribed area

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

rear cross member holed outwith prescribed area

underside coated in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,461 miles

all brake pipes rusty

all rear spring eye bushes etc starting to split and perished

both front wheel arches and front steps holed and very rusty

both inner and outer sills holed and rusty

both rear chassis very rusty

both rear inner side panels rusty and holed

both rear shocks very rusty

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust system rusty

front anti roll bar bushes perished and split

front brake discs worn and rusty

front to rear fuel lines rusty

rear cross member rusty and holed

slight play in front wheel bearings

stone chip in screen

underside of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner side panels holed and rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s outer sill holed and rusty

o/s rear side panel holed and rusty

rear spring hanger bushes perished

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2016 91,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner side panels holed and rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s outer sill holed and rusty

o/s rear side panel holed and rusty

rear spring hanger bushes perished

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear spring hanger bushes slightly perished

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassia and underside of vehicle rusty in places

rear spring hanger bushes perished

Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassia and underside of vehicle rusty in places

rear spring hanger bushes perished

rear wiper rubber hard

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,691 miles

rear brake effort uneven

underside of vehicle and chassis rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rusty

n/s front tyre worn on the edges also slightly mishaped

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge also has a nail

rear brake effort uneven

underside of vehicle and chassis rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,761 miles

front tyres worn slightly on the edges

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the edges

underside of vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,881 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear washer inop

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,092 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 55,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

needs tracking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,108 miles

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

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,737 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

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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P331 DUD is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P331 DUD, 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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P331 DUD is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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