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R27 MFX

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,258 mi
Last recorded82,258 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 MFX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perishing

both front tyres perished slightly

corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside rear tyre perished

oil residue on steering rack and pipes, no leak found

power steering pipes corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perished

slight corrosion to both rear over axle brake pipes and distribution unit to flexi hose pipe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

washer jets missing screen but are functional with intermittent presses of switch

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,257 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perishing

both front tyres perished slightly

corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside rear tyre perished

oil residue on steering rack and pipes, no leak found

power steering pipes corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perished

slight corrosion to both rear over axle brake pipes and distribution unit to flexi hose pipe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

washer jets missing screen but are functional with intermittent presses of switch

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,234 miles

rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,233 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange loose and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt very loose slipping (2.3.6)

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,305 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre look flat

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on 2mm warn inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on 2mm warn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,429 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 71,349 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,260 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,144 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads properly.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,864 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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R27 MFX is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R27 MFX, 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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R27 MFX is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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