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P502 PWC

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,685 mi
Last recorded162,685 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 PWC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 162,685 miles

General body condition getting weak caused by corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 162,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

General body condition getting weak caused by corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side and off side outer boby corroded.near side and off side inner seals at rear corroed.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 155,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 151,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 148,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 141,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,899 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 126,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 119,700 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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P502 PWC is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P502 PWC, 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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P502 PWC is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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