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P561 FOV

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 FOV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 123,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door handle damaged but still opens door

Fail 11 Jan 2012 123,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door handle damaged but still opens door

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 112,910 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,547 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 101,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,101 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 92,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,141 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 73,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,073 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 65,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P561 FOV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P561 FOV, 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 P561 FOV registered?

P561 FOV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P561 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 FOV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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