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N201 BKP

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,422 mi
Last recorded68,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating - windscreen chipped - nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating - windscreen chipped - nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,556 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,312 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 55,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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N201 BKP is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red 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 N201 BKP, 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 N201 BKP registered?

N201 BKP is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N201 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201 BKP 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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