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R235 TBW

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,611 mi
Last recorded118,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 118,611 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 116,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 116,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alternator belt loose

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

end float on rear wheel bearings

rear spring shackle bushes splitting on edges/advise replacement soon

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes across back axle

Pass 26 Jun 2006 116,044 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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R235 TBW is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R235 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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What year was R235 TBW registered?

R235 TBW is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R235 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 TBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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