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R836 PDV

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,826 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 104,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,797 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,797 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,966 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,579 miles

rear exhaust section corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,512 miles

rear brake imbalance

rear metal brake pipes corroded, axle and front to rear. exhaust tail corroded.

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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R836 PDV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R836 PDV, 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 R836 PDV registered?

R836 PDV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R836 PDV safe to buy?

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