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F229 HTU

1989 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Mazda E Series115,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2007

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 100,712 miles

front no plate starting to deteriate

Fail 1 Feb 2006 100,712 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front no plate starting to deteriate and all rear brake pipes starting to deteriate

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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F229 HTU is a 1989 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 115,274 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 F229 HTU, 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 37 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 F229 HTU registered?

F229 HTU is a 1989 Mazda E Series, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F229 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F229 HTU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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