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R39 KFB

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,104 mi
Last recorded171,104 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 171,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis components

dampness around power steering components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 169,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear load space door not opening

n/s + o/s front inner brake pads moving in there locators

Pass 17 Sep 2018 167,834 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 160,577 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 156,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 150,856 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 145,113 miles

general surface corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Aug 2012 139,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 139,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 133,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 128,085 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 121,776 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Jul 2008 119,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 114,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 105,454 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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R39 KFB is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R39 KFB, 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.

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R39 KFB is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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