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C17 RPT

1996 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,214 mi
Last recorded44,214 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RPT
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 44,214 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 43,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 43,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise light corrosion through out the under side of the vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,070 miles

advise slight corrosion through out the under side of the vehicle

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 32,251 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,883 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2011 15,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2011 15,993 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 15,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,608 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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C17 RPT is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C17 RPT, 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 C17 RPT registered?

C17 RPT is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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