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R526 NRX

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,492 mi
Last recorded147,492 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 147,492 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 138,449 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 138,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 128,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 118,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 106,794 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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R526 NRX is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 R526 NRX, 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 R526 NRX registered?

R526 NRX is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R526 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 NRX 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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