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P638 KVC

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,935 mi
Last recorded158,935 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 KVC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 158,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 145,764 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 145,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 135,524 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 135,511 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 121,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 108,801 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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P638 KVC is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P638 KVC, 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 P638 KVC registered?

P638 KVC is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P638 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 KVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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