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R472 BAY

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,622 mi
Last recorded167,622 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 BAY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 167,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 155,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 142,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 132,754 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 132,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to rear of vehicle

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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R472 BAY is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R472 BAY, 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

How do I check the history of R472 BAY?

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What year was R472 BAY registered?

R472 BAY is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R472 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 BAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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