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R715 OAU

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 OAU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General body corrosion

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,666 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake slight binding

oil leak

some brake pipes greased

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,045 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust system corroded

most front suspension bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 70,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust system corroded

most front suspension bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S front brake dics corroded on inner face

Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S front brake dics corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,713 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,163 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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R715 OAU is a 1997 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 69.2%.

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 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 R715 OAU, 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 R715 OAU registered?

R715 OAU is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R715 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 OAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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