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P679 JOM

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,608 mi
Last recorded118,608 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 JOM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 118,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front wheel arch outer sill corroding

Fail 14 May 2012 118,608 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front wheel arch outer sill corroding

Pass 13 May 2011 110,082 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 110,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

brake inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,243 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 91,821 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 91,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,118 miles

both rear tyres low on outer edges

Fail 3 Jun 2008 84,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,615 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 74,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 66,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads low †nearside rear tyre low and nail in tread †

Pass 3 Jun 2005 60,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P679 JOM is a 1997 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 53.3%.

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 P679 JOM, 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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P679 JOM is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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