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R304 ADL

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 127,030 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

surface rust across the vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2013 126,307 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 122,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 121,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 120,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 118,142 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 118,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear tail gate handle seized

Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,361 miles

offside rear back plate slightly damp

Fail 9 Feb 2006 108,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R304 ADL is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R304 ADL, 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 R304 ADL registered?

R304 ADL is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R304 ADL safe to buy?

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