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P818 BPD

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 BPD
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,062 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to light lens

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,505 miles

evidence of both front brakes over heating .......

general under body corrosion .......

Fail 6 Nov 2019 81,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

evidence of both front brakes over heating .......

general under body corrosion .......

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,892 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,466 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 76,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,196 miles

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

sill corroded but not structual

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

sill corroded but not structual

Fail 14 Nov 2014 74,093 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

endfloat in both rear hubs

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,093 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

endfloat in both rear hubs

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,424 miles

endfloat in both rear wheels/hubs

slight uneven braking at rear

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

endfloat in both rear wheels/hubs

slight uneven braking at rear

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,340 miles

endfloat in botrh rear wheels/hubs

Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,340 miles

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)

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

endfloat in botrh rear wheels/hubs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,615 miles

endfloat in both rear wheels/hubs

Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,560 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

endfloat in both rear wheels/hubs

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,362 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,188 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,349 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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P818 BPD is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P818 BPD, 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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P818 BPD is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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