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R117 ANW

1997 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,268 mi
Last recorded143,268 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 ANW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 143,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 141,849 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 141,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 139,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 138,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door steps rusty

both rear chassis rusty

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

n/s seat belt

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear cross axle metal brake pipe rusty

o/s rear shock absorber

rear crossmember rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2009 136,025 miles

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

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

both front door steps rusty

both rear chassis rusty

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

n/s seat belt

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear cross axle metal brake pipe rusty

o/s rear shock absorber

rear crossmember rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2008 133,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 130,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 127,549 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 124,088 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 124,087 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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R117 ANW is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R117 ANW, 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 R117 ANW registered?

R117 ANW is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R117 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 ANW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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