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R441 PHY

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,216 mi
Last recorded43,216 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 PHY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 43,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 42,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 41,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside and central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyre deteriorated in tread

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 34,965 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS BADLY FEATHERED-AWAY & WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM ..........Thanx.....

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PLAY NOTED IN N/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER UPPER MOUNT,,,,,/..

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,965 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS BADLY FEATHERED-AWAY & WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM ..........Thanx.....

PLAY NOTED IN N/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER UPPER MOUNT,,,,,/..

Fail 17 Jan 2011

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,662 miles

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

front no plate in poor condition

offside and nearside rear spring hanger bushes perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,159 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,951 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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R441 PHY is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R441 PHY, 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 R441 PHY registered?

R441 PHY is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R441 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 PHY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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