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P73 FNH

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,836 mi
Last recorded139,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 FNH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 139,836 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2008 139,792 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 138,364 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 138,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 134,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 123,924 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 123,924 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Offside front and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inside

Rear spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2005 110,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 110,715 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

clutch creeps

front to rear brake pipes corroded and thin

rear tyres close to limits and nail in n/s/r

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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P73 FNH is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P73 FNH, 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 P73 FNH registered?

P73 FNH is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P73 FNH safe to buy?

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