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P783 MTM

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 122,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 115,677 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 115,677 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,113 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 106,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (6.4.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 106,062 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 31 May 2007 82,898 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 82,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 75,586 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 75,586 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P783 MTM is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P783 MTM, 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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P783 MTM is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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