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P398 TTG

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,476 mi
Last recorded84,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 TTG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,476 miles

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak from engine.

brake pedal rubber worn.

front brake discs corroding and pitted.

front brake pads getting low.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle posably due to beaing standing for sometime.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 84,474 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine.

brake pedal rubber worn.

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding and pitted.

front brake pads getting low.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle posably due to beaing standing for sometime.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,734 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2008 81,057 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 81,057 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 78,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 May 2007 78,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

metal brake going to clutch slave cylinder rusty

nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes cracking but not resulting in excessive movement

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,586 miles

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

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

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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P398 TTG is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel 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 P398 TTG, 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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P398 TTG is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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