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R229 WHJ

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 WHJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2009 149,082 miles

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

all front antiroll bar bushes are worn

both front damper lower bushes are cracking

both leaf spring rear bushes are cracking

brake pipes on limiter valve are corroded

front suspension is corroded

n/s/f wheel is corroded and two nuts are not in full contact with wheel

n/s/r sill has a slight hole

o/s steering tie rod has slight play (rack end)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 134,745 miles

Front registration plate slight damage

Front to back brake pipe slight corrosion.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside upper brake pipe slght corrosion

Power steering pipe on rack slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 103,432 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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R229 WHJ is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R229 WHJ, 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 R229 WHJ registered?

R229 WHJ is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R229 WHJ safe to buy?

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