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P887 EFL

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,113 mi
Last recorded190,113 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 EFL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 190,113 miles

corrosion near both rear shock absorbers

nearside sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 190,100 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion near both rear shock absorbers

nearside sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 183,729 miles

both sills corroded

exhaust corroding

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 183,722 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both sills corroded

exhaust corroding

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 178,290 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 178,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 171,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pedal long travel

Pass 27 Dec 2006 165,173 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 156,137 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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P887 EFL is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P887 EFL, 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 P887 EFL registered?

P887 EFL is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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