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R642 SRY

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,766 mi
Last recorded123,766 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 SRY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 123,766 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 123,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 119,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 119,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 116,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 116,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 112,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 107,967 miles

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

Nail in off side rear tyre as marked

Pass 5 Nov 2005 105,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 105,244 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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R642 SRY is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R642 SRY, 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 R642 SRY registered?

R642 SRY is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R642 SRY safe to buy?

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