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P870 ETO

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 ETO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

no rear screen fitted at time of test

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 91,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

no rear screen fitted at time of test

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,937 miles

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

rear screen not fitted

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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P870 ETO is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P870 ETO, 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 P870 ETO registered?

P870 ETO is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P870 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 ETO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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