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L83 BFP

1994 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 BFP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2010 103,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 101,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 96,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,889 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 89,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside side trimmings insecure

offside rear tyre beginning to wear out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 82,915 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L83 BFP is a 1994 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 129,361 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 L83 BFP, 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 32 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 L83 BFP registered?

L83 BFP is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is L83 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L83 BFP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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