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B11 SES

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,837 mi
Last recorded132,837 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SES
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 132,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle in keeping with age

Pass 20 Aug 2014 132,837 miles

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle in keeping with age

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,564 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 119,959 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 119,959 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,905 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 96,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,582 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 80,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 72,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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B11 SES is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 115,414 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 B11 SES, 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 29 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 B11 SES registered?

B11 SES is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B11 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 SES shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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