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P872 HBL

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 HBL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 123,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2010 123,086 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 120,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear number plate styarting to fade/disfigure,rear wiper not clearing screen,pedal rubbers worn,slight damage to osr body/sill,slight corrosion to some underbody parts,panelling & fittings,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate styarting to fade/disfigure,rear wiper not clearing screen,pedal rubbers worn,slight damage to osr body/sill,slight corrosion to some underbody parts,panelling & fittings,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 102,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear w/blade split/poor conditio & arm pivot seized,osf seat belt twisted,skiught corrosion to various underbody parts & fittings,pedal rubbers worn,rear number plate starting to fade/disfigure.

slight advanced rear brake imbalance,ignition lock worn,inner rear arches & load space covered

Pass 8 May 2006 92,837 miles

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

r/w/blade split,p/rubbers worn,os hl on upper limit,mixed t brands fitted,ft tyres worn on edges,r/leaf spring bushes perished,ft parts of ex rusty,slight corrosion to underbody parts & fittings,inner rear arches/load space covered.tested in wet

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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P872 HBL is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P872 HBL, 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 P872 HBL registered?

P872 HBL is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P872 HBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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