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R547 GBW

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

182,788 mi
Last recorded182,788 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 GBW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 182,788 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 169,588 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 169,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 155,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 155,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 140,737 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 140,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R547 GBW is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R547 GBW, 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 R547 GBW registered?

R547 GBW is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R547 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 GBW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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