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R818 RCF

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 RCF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 120,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,932 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its fixings.

offside front steering arm has slight play in its fixings.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,479 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its fixings.

offside front steering arm has slight play in its fixings.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,409 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,988 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 109,988 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 105,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 100,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,220 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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R818 RCF is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R818 RCF, 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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R818 RCF is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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