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P463 YFX

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,367 mi
Last recorded106,367 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 YFX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 106,367 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 106,367 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 100,254 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,269 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 95,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,488 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,045 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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P463 YFX is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P463 YFX, 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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What year was P463 YFX registered?

P463 YFX is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P463 YFX safe to buy?

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