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F871 PLW

1989 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda E Series115,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF871 PLW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 72,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,181 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 72,180 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,168 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,163 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 64,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,604 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F871 PLW is a 1989 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F871 PLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F871 PLW registered?

F871 PLW is a 1989 Mazda E Series, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F871 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F871 PLW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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