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R266 HGK

1997 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,506 mi
Last recorded105,506 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 HGK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,506 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres both worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2009 97,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,229 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,691 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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R266 HGK is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R266 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 R266 HGK registered?

R266 HGK is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R266 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 HGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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