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N158 UFL

1996 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,596 mi
Last recorded135,596 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 UFL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,596 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 132,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 132,554 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 129,439 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 126,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 120,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 120,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 116,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 116,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 112,797 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 108,380 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 108,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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N158 UFL 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 64.3%.

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 N158 UFL, 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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N158 UFL is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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