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R494 MEW

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 MEW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 143,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

alll suspension boots perished

Pass 9 May 2017 136,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all on veichle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 130,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 123,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,450 miles

UNDER SIDE OF BODY STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 88,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,241 miles

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

all rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner side

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,241 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner side

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,114 miles

front brake discs very badly corroded

near side front of sill very badly corroded but not 30cm from perscribed area

Fail 9 Feb 2008 74,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs very badly corroded

near side front of sill very badly corroded but not 30cm from perscribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2007 67,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,511 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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R494 MEW is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R494 MEW, 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 R494 MEW registered?

R494 MEW is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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