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R608 WEV

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 WEV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 119,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 112,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 105,632 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jul 2007 105,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 99,965 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R608 WEV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R608 WEV, 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 R608 WEV registered?

R608 WEV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R608 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 WEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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