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N297 CKN

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,701 mi
Last recorded149,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 CKN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 149,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 147,904 miles

All steering joint covers deterating but not leaking

All suspension joint dust covers deteriating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 143,884 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,509 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 140,509 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,143 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 134,551 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 134,529 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 132,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,232 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,619 miles

underside vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2007 120,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 120,515 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 115,585 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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N297 CKN is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N297 CKN, 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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N297 CKN is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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