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R425 LSC

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,475 mi
Last recorded139,475 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 LSC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 139,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area holed (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 125,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 118,047 miles

n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,960 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 104,371 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,296 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 97,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,392 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 78,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R425 LSC is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R425 LSC, 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 R425 LSC registered?

R425 LSC is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R425 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 LSC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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