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P978 FKK

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 FKK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,692 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 80,850 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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P978 FKK is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P978 FKK, 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 P978 FKK registered?

P978 FKK is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P978 FKK safe to buy?

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