MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,995 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
both number plates discoloured
front brake discs unevenly worn
air intake box after air filter - holed and corroded under offside front wheel arch, detremental to engine condition
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
h/lamps aim slightly high adjusters in/op
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
h/lamps aim slightly high adjusters in/op
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R317 FRN is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R317 FRN, 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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How do I check the history of R317 FRN?
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What year was R317 FRN registered?
R317 FRN is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R317 FRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R317 FRN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R317 FRN have outstanding finance?
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