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R578 URA

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,904 mi
Last recorded89,904 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 URA
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,904 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,494 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,840 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 57,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,152 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,124 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R578 URA is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R578 URA, 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 R578 URA registered?

R578 URA is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R578 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 URA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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