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R145 DEU

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,356 mi
Last recorded144,356 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 DEU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 144,356 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 144,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 142,527 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 142,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 140,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 138,893 miles

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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R145 DEU is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R145 DEU, 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 R145 DEU registered?

R145 DEU is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R145 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R145 DEU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R145 DEU have outstanding finance?

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