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R74 VEY

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 VEY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,904 miles

front and rear chassis corroding

front anti roll link bushes perrished

inner sills corroding

rear spring eye bushes perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber splitting

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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R74 VEY is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R74 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R74 VEY registered?

R74 VEY is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R74 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 VEY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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