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R688 FDV

1998 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 175,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 168,221 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 168,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 161,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 156,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 151,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bult missing on front exhaust clamp

chasscs getting rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2014 151,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bult missing on front exhaust clamp

chasscs getting rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2014 146,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

chassis getting rusty

n/s rear tyre getting low

play in n/s & o/s rear bearings

Fail 7 Jan 2014 146,166 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis getting rusty

n/s rear tyre getting low

play in n/s & o/s rear bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2013 141,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis getting rusty

front tyers worn on inside

Fail 10 Jan 2013 141,162 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis getting rusty

front tyers worn on inside

Pass 11 Jan 2012 137,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 137,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 131,728 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 131,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

sligth body damaged

sligth play in o/s/f wheel bearing

sligth play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 125,220 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 125,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 117,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 117,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,210 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 110,209 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 102,437 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust support bracket repair

Fail 2 Jan 2007 102,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust support bracket repair

Pass 20 Dec 2005 94,368 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R688 FDV is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R688 FDV, 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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R688 FDV is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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