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P715 OTP

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 OTP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,449 miles

front a.r.b bushes worn

general vehicle corrosion

o/s headlamp poor

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear number plate poor

Fail 1 Mar 2013 130,444 miles

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

front a.r.b bushes worn

general vehicle corrosion

o/s headlamp poor

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,781 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

both no plates deteriorating

corrosion; chassis, various panels

exh deteriorating

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit & lens damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear brakes slight judder & imb high

rear wiper n/w, w/screen chipped, n/s wiper split

Fail 9 Mar 2012 125,781 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front wheel bearings slight play

both no plates deteriorating

corrosion; chassis, various panels

exh deteriorating

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit & lens damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear brakes slight judder & imb high

rear wiper n/w, w/screen chipped, n/s wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2011 119,916 miles

brake pipes corroding

general vehicle/component deterioration/corrosion

long parking brake lever travel

minor oil weep

offside headlamp glass damaged

pedal rubbers poor condition

rear brake operation noisy-small imbalance reading on roller brake test

registration plates poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

suspect front brake pads may be worn to minimum specifications-difficult to inspect without dismantling

Fail 4 Mar 2011 119,916 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

general vehicle/component deterioration/corrosion

long parking brake lever travel

minor oil weep

offside headlamp glass damaged

pedal rubbers poor condition

rear brake operation noisy-small imbalance reading on roller brake test

registration plates poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

suspect front brake pads may be worn to minimum specifications-difficult to inspect without dismantling

Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn close to limits

corrosion; chassis, various panels

o/s h/lamp lens damaged & aim on lower limit

rear brake pipe corroding

rear no plate poor cond

rear wiper n/w

Fail 5 Mar 2010 113,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres worn close to limits

corrosion; chassis, various panels

o/s h/lamp lens damaged & aim on lower limit

rear brake pipe corroding

rear no plate poor cond

rear wiper n/w

Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes corroded at rear

clutch/brake pedal rubbers worn

minimal windscreen chips

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

rear wiper inoperative

registration plates poor condition

signs of diesel fuel around cap

spare tyre condition deteriorating

steering track rod end ball joints rubbers perishing

various under-side/component corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2009 107,924 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes corroded at rear

clutch/brake pedal rubbers worn

minimal windscreen chips

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

rear wiper inoperative

registration plates poor condition

signs of diesel fuel around cap

spare tyre condition deteriorating

steering track rod end ball joints rubbers perishing

various under-side/component corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2008 102,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis corroding

o/s h/lamp lens chipped

o/s/r tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroding

rear wiper n/w

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,706 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 8 Mar 2007 96,701 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion; front chassis, rear susp springs mounts

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s h/lamp lens damaged

o/s reverse light n/w

o/s/r brake noisy, front discs worn

rear wiper n/w

Pass 10 Mar 2006 90,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in near headlamp

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear number plate poor

Fail 9 Mar 2006 90,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chip in offside headlight glass

rear brake balance

rear no plate poor

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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P715 OTP is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red 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 P715 OTP, 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 P715 OTP registered?

P715 OTP is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P715 OTP safe to buy?

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