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P526 WRU

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,712 mi
Last recorded166,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 166,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

ovality n/s/r brake

Fail 21 Jun 2016 166,712 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

ovality n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Mar 2015 165,893 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 164,988 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged not showing white loight

Fail 4 Mar 2014 164,988 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged not showing white loight

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 162,945 miles

centre silencer weak on seam

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside horn button inop

offside track rod boot perished

play offside roll bar bush

play offside track rod on turn tables

Pass 6 Mar 2012 157,937 miles

inbalance to rear brakes

o/s track rod rubber perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 154,360 miles

all rear shackle bushes perished

front to rear and compnsator to flexy brake pipes corroded

o/s f door step corroded

play in o/s rack

Fail 2 Feb 2011 154,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear shackle bushes perished

front to rear and compnsator to flexy brake pipes corroded

o/s f door step corroded

play in o/s rack

Fail 12 Nov 2009 152,961 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)

Wear in n/s track rod end. n/s/f inner sill panel holed. Slight rear brake imbalance. Wear in steering rack pinion.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 152,961 miles

Wear in n/s track rod end. n/s/f inner sill panel holed. Slight rear brake imbalance. Wear in steering rack pinion.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes grab slighty screw in n/s/r tyre play n/s/f track rod

Pass 30 Oct 2007 148,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 147,050 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 144,184 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings. †N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. †N/s/r tyre is wearing abnormally.

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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P526 WRU is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P526 WRU, 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 P526 WRU registered?

P526 WRU is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P526 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 WRU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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