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J276 OTA

1992 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,848 mi
Last recorded142,848 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda E Series123,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ276 OTA
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 142,848 miles

bodywork rusted

underside rusted

Fail 3 Dec 2013 141,347 miles

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

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

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

bodywork rusted

underside rusted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 141,347 miles

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

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

bodywork rusted

underside rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 138,837 miles

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

bodywork rusting

poor h/light pattern

underside rusting

Fail 10 Dec 2012 138,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bodywork rusting

poor h/light pattern

underside rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2011

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear door rusted

undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2010 133,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

discs worn

underside rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 133,828 miles

discs worn

underside rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 130,058 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 130,051 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,895 miles

all ball joint covers split

front discs rusty

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Aug 2008 125,788 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 121,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 121,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished

brake pipes heavily greased

vehicle heavily undersealed

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
Full Mazda E Series reliability report

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J276 OTA is a 1992 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 123,860 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 J276 OTA, 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 34 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 J276 OTA registered?

J276 OTA is a 1992 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J276 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J276 OTA shows 14 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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