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P698 AEC

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 AEC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 60,948 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s driver step

corrosion to o/s outer lower body panel/sill

corrosion to o/s wheel arch

light surface corrosion to underbody/chassis

n/s/r lower 1/4 panel corroded and holed

o/s/r lowere 1/4 panel corroded and holed

panel damage to n/s of vehicle

secondary oil filter leaking

Pass 9 May 2012 59,132 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 59,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 57,814 miles

nearside and offside undersills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,198 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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P698 AEC is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P698 AEC, 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 P698 AEC registered?

P698 AEC is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P698 AEC safe to buy?

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