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R720 YGV

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,014 mi
Last recorded220,014 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 YGV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 220,014 miles

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

n/s/f wiper boss is worn.

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes have slight binding.

o/s/f wiper blade has split end.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 209,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 209,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight binding.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 196,029 miles

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

o/s/r foot brake slightly slow

spare wheel tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jan 2009 183,451 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 183,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brakes out of balance=20kg=9%.

n/s/r foot brake slower than o/s/r

Pass 17 Nov 2007 167,986 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 167,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 153,842 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 153,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 139,616 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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R720 YGV is a 1997 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 63.6%.

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 R720 YGV, 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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R720 YGV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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