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R821 EEV

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 EEV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2014 98,122 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 98,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,222 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,222 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 93,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 84,656 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,656 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 79,862 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 79,855 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 75,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 71,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2006 64,465 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 64,465 miles

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

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

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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R821 EEV is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R821 EEV, 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 R821 EEV registered?

R821 EEV is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R821 EEV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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