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G196 RKO

1989 Mazda E Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,216 mi
Last recorded167,216 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda E Series115,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 RKO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 167,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 162,204 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 162,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.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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G196 RKO is a 1989 Mazda E Series in Grey 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 G196 RKO, 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 G196 RKO registered?

G196 RKO is a 1989 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G196 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 RKO 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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