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R837 TPO

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 TPO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,672 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 101,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted / rusty

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 101,120 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,474 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 97,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,231 miles

Rear 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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R837 TPO is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R837 TPO, 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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What year was R837 TPO registered?

R837 TPO is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R837 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 TPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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