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M498 RTX

1995 Mazda E Series

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,798 mi
Last recorded148,798 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda E Series120,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,798 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rusted os sill outside of 30cm of seatbelt mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2012 144,945 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 136,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are wearing close to limit

both rear wheel arches are corroding

corrosion off side front sill

front brake pads appear thin

front cross member has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2011 136,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are wearing close to limit

both rear wheel arches are corroding

corrosion off side front sill

front brake pads appear thin

front cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2010 128,281 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 128,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s driveshaft boot twisted

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

osf inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel needs adjusting

Fail 18 Aug 2009 116,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel needs adjusting

Pass 20 Aug 2008 104,564 miles

Corrosion Starting on Rear Sills

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 104,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion Starting on Rear Sills

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,443 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,943 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 92,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M498 RTX is a 1995 Mazda E Series in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 120,796 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 M498 RTX, 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 31 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M498 RTX is a 1995 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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