MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
emissions results close to limits
heavy surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe,front to rear brakepipe and all rear brake pipes
offside top windscreen chipped
slight wear in steering system
surface corrosion on all rear chassis
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
emissions results close to limits
heavy surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe,front to rear brakepipe and all rear brake pipes
offside top windscreen chipped
slight wear in steering system
surface corrosion on all rear chassis
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
freeplay in nearside steering rack
offside front brake pipe corroded
offsode windscreen chipped and cracked
rear brake pipes corroded
slight movement in offside headlamp
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
drivers seat belt starting to fray
heavy surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe
rear bumper and tailgate damaged
surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
wear in power steering rack
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 RRK is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R48 RRK, 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 R48 RRK registered?
R48 RRK is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is R48 RRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R48 RRK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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