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P882 AAY

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 125,084 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 125,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 118,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 109,787 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 109,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

underside has a lot of surface rust

Pass 18 Oct 2005 104,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 104,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nial in nearside rear tyre o/s/r tyre on legal limit

offside rear lamp broke

oil leaks on engine

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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P882 AAY is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P882 AAY, 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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What year was P882 AAY registered?

P882 AAY is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P882 AAY safe to buy?

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