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R297 XGV

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,117 mi
Last recorded111,117 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 XGV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 111,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear system corroded and front brack missing

o/s/e brake sligthly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear system corroded and front brack missing

o/s/e brake sligthly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2011 177,403 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2010 175,676 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded

uneven effort hand brake o/s lower effort

Pass 4 Sep 2010 175,676 miles

n/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded

uneven effort hand brake o/s lower effort

Pass 2 Jul 2009 173,964 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Slight blow on exhaust

wipers starting too striek

Pass 12 Jul 2008 171,819 miles

nsr tyre worn on side wall

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 171,805 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn on side wall

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 168,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 163,553 miles

1/ rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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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R297 XGV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R297 XGV, 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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R297 XGV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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