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R252 MJU

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 MJU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 134,248 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 134,244 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 126,865 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 126,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 120,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 112,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 112,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,486 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 102,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,176 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 933,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 75,587 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 75,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R252 MJU is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R252 MJU, 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 R252 MJU registered?

R252 MJU is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R252 MJU shows 14 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.

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