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R228 AKK

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 AKK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,648 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,174 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

anti slip rubber worn

chip to nearside headlamp

corrosion to both inner sills and both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both outer sills and all four wheel arches

corrosion to rear cross member and both rear panels and rear inner wheel arches

crack to windscreen outside swept area

damage to offside rear bumper

genral undervehicle body corrosion

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Aug 2008 116,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

anti slip rubber worn

chip to nearside headlamp

corrosion to both inner sills and both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both outer sills and all four wheel arches

corrosion to rear cross member and both rear panels and rear inner wheel arches

crack to windscreen outside swept area

damage to offside rear bumper

genral undervehicle body corrosion

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 107,356 miles

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2005 100,938 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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R228 AKK is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R228 AKK, 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 R228 AKK registered?

R228 AKK is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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