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P990 BJF

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 BJF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 148,836 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 130,569 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 130,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,148 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s head light glass cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2007 108,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack In Glass On Off Side Front Head Light Glass

Fail 1 Nov 2007 108,466 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack In Glass On Off Side Front Head Light Glass

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P990 BJF is a 1996 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P990 BJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P990 BJF?

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What year was P990 BJF registered?

P990 BJF is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P990 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 BJF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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