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R390 RFJ

1998 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 RFJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 150,742 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Fail 1 May 2008 150,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 27 Apr 2007 139,713 miles

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

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2006 129,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 125,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 125,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R390 RFJ is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 110,367 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 R390 RFJ, 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 28 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R390 RFJ registered?

R390 RFJ is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R390 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 RFJ 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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