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P854 RPW

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,159 mi
Last recorded217,159 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 RPW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 217,159 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor & chassis & body fixing rusty & started to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2012 217,138 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor & chassis & body fixing rusty & started to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2011 213,817 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 213,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly perished but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 4 Mar 2010 210,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 206,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 199,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 189,971 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 3 Mar 2007 189,971 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 1 Mar 2006 172,743 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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P854 RPW is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P854 RPW, 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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P854 RPW is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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