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P79 JRB

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,335 mi
Last recorded196,335 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 196,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 196,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 189,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 185,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 184,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 184,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 183,237 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2007 183,157 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2006 179,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 179,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 174,044 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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P79 JRB is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P79 JRB, 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 P79 JRB registered?

P79 JRB is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P79 JRB safe to buy?

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