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P383 HDP

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 HDP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,023 miles

body damage

crossion to underside

play to nearside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate starting to fade

slight dampness to power steering raack

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body damage

crossion to underside

play to nearside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate starting to fade

slight dampness to power steering raack

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate loose

tailgate rattling

Fail 8 Sep 2008 92,396 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate loose

tailgate rattling

Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 87,894 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,643 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 302783546222

Fail 31 Aug 2006 82,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearsaide rear light lense cracked

offside front light taped in

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2005 783,804 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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P383 HDP is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P383 HDP, 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 P383 HDP registered?

P383 HDP is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P383 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 HDP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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