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P485 BSS

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 BSS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,084 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 67,067 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P485 BSS is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P485 BSS, 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 P485 BSS registered?

P485 BSS is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P485 BSS safe to buy?

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