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R311 NAU

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,238 mi
Last recorded168,238 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 NAU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 168,238 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 165,415 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 165,409 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 157,551 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 157,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.F.1b)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.F.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 148,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

pipe to clutch slave cylinder very corroded

rear load sensing valve securing bolt housing erroded/cracked/ breaking away

Pass 15 Aug 2006 148,808 miles

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

pipe to clutch slave cylinder very corroded

rear load sensing valve securing bolt housing erroded/cracked/ breaking away

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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R311 NAU is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R311 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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What year was R311 NAU registered?

R311 NAU is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R311 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 NAU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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