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F842 SLJ

1988 Mazda E Series

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,158 mi
Last recorded140,158 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda E Series104,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 140,158 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 140,144 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear tyre damage to side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2006 128,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 128,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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F842 SLJ is a 1988 Mazda E Series in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 104,744 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 F842 SLJ, 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 38 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 F842 SLJ registered?

F842 SLJ is a 1988 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F842 SLJ safe to buy?

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