MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some general body corrosion
some heavy surface corrosion of rear chassis legs
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r indicator lens holed.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r indicator lens holed.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body has slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some surface corrosion of chassis
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some surface corrosion of chassis
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside rear indicator lense damaged
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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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R490 PCF is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 R490 PCF, 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.
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What year was R490 PCF registered?
R490 PCF is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R490 PCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 PCF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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