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R2 AEW

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,740 mi
Last recorded211,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AEW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 211,740 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Jan 2011 211,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads wearing low

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 201,089 miles

offside front brakepipe corroding

offside rear lens taped

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 201,088 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front brakepipe corroding

offside rear lens taped

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 190,261 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 190,261 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 179,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 169,276 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 169,276 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 158,757 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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R2 AEW 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 60%.

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 R2 AEW, 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 R2 AEW registered?

R2 AEW is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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