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R243 HGK

1997 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 HGK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,771 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,267 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,225 miles

rear exhaust mount partly rusted away

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,162 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,623 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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R243 HGK is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R243 HGK, 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 R243 HGK registered?

R243 HGK is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R243 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 HGK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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