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F540 JKN

1989 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,689 mi
Last recorded120,689 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda E Series115,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 JKN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 120,689 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 120,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 120,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise os rear outer sill contains filler advise vehicle has vast ammounts of holes in the body not within 30cm of any mounts unless stated on failure sheet

Pass 26 Feb 2007 116,763 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 116,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 114,903 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 114,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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F540 JKN is a 1989 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F540 JKN, 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 F540 JKN registered?

F540 JKN is a 1989 Mazda E Series, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F540 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 JKN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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