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R294 NAU

1997 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,348 mi
Last recorded111,348 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 NAU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 111,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion all over

rear bumper corroded and rear suspension

wheel archs and steps corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 111,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper corroded and rear suspension

wheel archs and steps corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 106,591 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust strap corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,042 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,002 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various underbody corrosion not excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,235 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various underbody corrosion not excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,573 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 89,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,096 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 85,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R294 NAU is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R294 NAU, 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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R294 NAU is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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