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N306 VPE

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,624 mi
Last recorded184,624 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 184,624 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 184,624 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 172,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 172,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all rear spring shackel bushes worn

in balance in rear brakes

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

stone chip in window screen

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2005 159,033 miles

inbalance in rear brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2005 159,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit

free play at steering wheel

stone chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroding

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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N306 VPE is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N306 VPE, 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 N306 VPE registered?

N306 VPE is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N306 VPE safe to buy?

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