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P371 AFH

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 AFH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2014 122,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 2 May 2013 121,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 May 2013 121,042 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 May 2012 119,196 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

All front suspension arm ball joint boots deterioated.

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushs deterioated.

Corrosion noted.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 8 May 2012 119,196 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes corroded.

All front suspension arm ball joint boots deterioated.

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushs deterioated.

Corrosion noted.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2011 116,101 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 116,042 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,665 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 113,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 110,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 107,381 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 107,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 102,624 miles

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

rear brakes grabbing

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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P371 AFH is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P371 AFH, 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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P371 AFH is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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