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P956 BJU

1996 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,223 mi
Last recorded84,223 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 76,454 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pas belt noisey

tail gate dose not open

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,205 miles

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

ns seat back flexing

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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P956 BJU is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P956 BJU, 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 P956 BJU registered?

P956 BJU is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P956 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 BJU 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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