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R718 SRY

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,375 mi
Last recorded171,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 SRY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 171,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 171,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 159,754 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 159,754 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 148,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 148,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 137,346 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 137,346 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 124,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2006 110,699 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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R718 SRY is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R718 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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R718 SRY is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R718 SRY safe to buy?

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