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R114 BCV

1997 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,893 mi
Last recorded154,893 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 BCV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 154,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 154,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 146,579 miles

Body damage to the vehicle

Bottom of the engine oily

Rear full at time of the test

Fail 10 Jun 2011 146,578 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body damage to the vehicle

Bottom of the engine oily

Brake warning lamp on

Rear full at time of the test

Pass 10 Jun 2010 138,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back of vehicle full at time of test

rear diff noisey

rear number plate is on a slight slant

slight crossion to all brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2010 138,245 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back of vehicle full at time of test

rear diff noisey

rear number plate is on a slight slant

slight crossion to all brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2009 130,878 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end boot split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2008 122,563 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 114,412 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 106,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 106,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 94,622 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 94,292 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R114 BCV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 115,414 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 R114 BCV, 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 29 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 R114 BCV registered?

R114 BCV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R114 BCV safe to buy?

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