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P401 VUF

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,278 mi
Last recorded88,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 VUF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,278 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 3 Jan 2009 85,094 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 82,472 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 77,578 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,209 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 72,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 72,190 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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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P401 VUF is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P401 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 VUF registered?

P401 VUF is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P401 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 VUF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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