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N326 EWC

1996 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda E Series117,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 EWC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 84,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 72,419 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 72,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all of underside of vehicle/chassis rusty

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside parking brake stiff in operation but does release

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,485 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,094 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N326 EWC is a 1996 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N326 EWC, 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 N326 EWC registered?

N326 EWC is a 1996 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N326 EWC safe to buy?

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