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R227 KGJ

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,557 mi
Last recorded157,557 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 KGJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 157,557 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 157,557 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

correct mirror needs to be fitted to o/s position in the interest of safety.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 142,143 miles

o/s parking brake effort lower than expected

Fail 8 Aug 2006 142,143 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s parking brake effort lower than expected

Pass 12 Aug 2005 125,537 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 125,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R227 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R227 KGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R227 KGJ registered?

R227 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R227 KGJ safe to buy?

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