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P587 WUF

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,004 mi
Last recorded96,004 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 WUF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,004 miles

all wipers split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

various rusty brake pipes

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all wipers split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

various rusty brake pipes

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 94,912 miles

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

nearside headlamp aim on limit

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper split

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

tailpipe in poor condition

various body/bumper defects

vehicle un derside getting generally rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2009 94,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

nearside headlamp aim on limit

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper split

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

tailpipe in poor condition

various body/bumper defects

vehicle un derside getting generally rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,802 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

clutch pedal rubber poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to open rear door

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limits

various body damage

Fail 3 Dec 2008 90,802 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers damp

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

clutch pedal rubber poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to open rear door

various body damage

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,443 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre at 2mm

rear number plate poor

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2007 85,443 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers damp

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre at 2mm

rear number plate poor

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,187 miles

windscreen damaged

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

front and rear service brake readings simular - may require investigation

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 1 Dec 2005 73,443 miles

as per vt32 issued on 30/11/2005.

exhaust corroded.

lower effort to offside parking brake.

rear service brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates.

Fail 30 Nov 2005 73,443 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear spring shackle bush split.

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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P587 WUF is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P587 WUF, 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 P587 WUF registered?

P587 WUF is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P587 WUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 WUF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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