MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside headlamp aim set to lower limit
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front position lamp lens broken light functioning correctly
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
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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R230 TBW 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 57.1%.
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 R230 TBW, 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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How do I check the history of R230 TBW?
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What year was R230 TBW registered?
R230 TBW is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R230 TBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R230 TBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R230 TBW have outstanding finance?
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