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R825 BDA

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,238 mi
Last recorded144,238 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 BDA
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 144,238 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak from O/S/R axle hub seal

Fail 10 Sep 2007 134,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle leaking orrside

Pass 10 Sep 2007 134,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle leaking orrside

Pass 9 Sep 2006 122,795 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 122,575 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

1. all metal brake pipes getting rusty - need cleaning/greasing etc †2. drivers seat belt slight damage to webbing †3. front pads APPEAR worn †4. osr brake back plate greasy? † †

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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R825 BDA is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R825 BDA, 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.

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R825 BDA is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R825 BDA safe to buy?

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