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R81 EAR

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,925 mi
Last recorded111,925 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 EAR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 111,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 105,496 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 105,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 99,378 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 99,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,862 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 96,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2007 90,914 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 90,914 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2006 83,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 83,020 miles

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

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

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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R81 EAR is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R81 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R81 EAR registered?

R81 EAR is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R81 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 EAR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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