MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s and o/s front tyres worn on the edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R148 EDO is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R148 EDO, 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 R148 EDO registered?
R148 EDO is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R148 EDO safe to buy?
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