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R847 KAF

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 KAF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion setting in to underside of vehicle

exhaust system is deteriorated

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,379 miles

Corrosion in rear panel

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,670 miles

Rear shocker dust covers corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 96,670 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,749 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 93,724 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 91,063 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 91,063 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively 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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R847 KAF is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R847 KAF, 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 R847 KAF registered?

R847 KAF is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R847 KAF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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