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G488 AAR

1990 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,448 mi
Last recorded199,448 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda E Series114,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 AAR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 199,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside handbrake low

Pass 17 Mar 2009 196,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 191,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 191,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 183,625 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 183,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 76,829 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G488 AAR is a 1990 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 114,758 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 G488 AAR, 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 36 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 G488 AAR registered?

G488 AAR is a 1990 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 January 1990.

Is G488 AAR safe to buy?

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