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R460 GEV

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,812 mi
Last recorded106,812 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 GEV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 106,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear park brake has lower effort requires investigation

various corrosion to body

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 3 May 2011 106,738 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear park brake has lower effort requires investigation

various corrosion to body

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 4 May 2010 98,314 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 98,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Please note: o/s rear brakes and o/s h/brake need slight adjustment.

Pass 8 May 2009 95,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 92,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 88,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 85,353 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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R460 GEV is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R460 GEV, 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 R460 GEV registered?

R460 GEV is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R460 GEV safe to buy?

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