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R301 TWE

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 TWE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,946 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 93,946 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 81,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,022 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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R301 TWE is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R301 TWE, 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 R301 TWE registered?

R301 TWE is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R301 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 TWE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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