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N289 HSF

1996 Mazda E Series

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 HSF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 177,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 169,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 162,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 156,761 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 156,761 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front near rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,577 miles

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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N289 HSF is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N289 HSF, 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 N289 HSF registered?

N289 HSF is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N289 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 HSF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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