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P578 VCD

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 VCD
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,594 miles

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid

offside wiper blade split

power steering metal pipes badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 99,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid

offside wiper blade split

power steering metal pipes badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 87,505 miles

all steel brake pipes rusty

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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P578 VCD is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P578 VCD, 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 P578 VCD registered?

P578 VCD is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P578 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 VCD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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