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R746 JYJ

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 JYJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 148,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 142,299 miles

underside rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2009 142,047 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2008 138,115 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2008 138,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside headlight lens damaged

Rear diff noisey

Vehicle structure rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2007 127,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside headlight lens damaged

Rear diff noisey

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2006 116,433 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 116,433 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 103,622 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 103,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R746 JYJ is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red 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 R746 JYJ, 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 R746 JYJ registered?

R746 JYJ is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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