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P969 BJU

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,209 mi
Last recorded106,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 106,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,469 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,389 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,921 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,748 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,650 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,922 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,388 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,768 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 66,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,231 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,345 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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P969 BJU is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P969 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 P969 BJU registered?

P969 BJU is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P969 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 BJU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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