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N205 HBK

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 HBK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,221 miles

washer jets poor

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,023 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 80,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,055 miles

see vt32 191696386030

Fail 27 Mar 2006 74,052 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres low and perishing

front brake pads low

near side front tyre wearing on edges

off side front tyre worn inner edge

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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N205 HBK is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N205 HBK, 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 N205 HBK registered?

N205 HBK is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N205 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 HBK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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