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R559 FDX

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,557 mi
Last recorded49,557 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 FDX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

bothside front brake pads worn thin.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,557 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

bothside front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,858 miles

Spare tyre is flat.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,218 miles

Metal brake pipe to rear load sensing valve is fairly corroded.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to limit.

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Offside front position light (side light) is showing a little dim.

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,176 miles

**Brakes eventually gave a very good set of efficiency figures to pass test, but I remain sceptical that rears are reliable or safe.**

Rear brakes dramaticaly changed behaviour during an extended breke test session. Nearside in particular went from grabbing uncontrollably, to hardly working at all, to giving near perfect results.

Tyres appear to be under inflated. Spare is almost flat.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,176 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Tyres appear to be under inflated. Spare is almost flat.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,757 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,757 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust rattles badly with engine vibration at idle.

Exhaust tailpipe is in poor condition.

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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R559 FDX is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R559 FDX, 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 R559 FDX registered?

R559 FDX is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R559 FDX safe to buy?

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