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R860 XFC

1997 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,556 mi
Last recorded149,556 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 XFC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 149,556 miles

damage to nearsise rear lamp unit and repaird with lens repair tape

Fail 3 Feb 2009 149,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to nearsise rear lamp unit and repaird with lens repair tape

Pass 23 Jan 2008 148,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside head light cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2008 148,784 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside head light cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2007 139,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 127,196 miles

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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R860 XFC is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R860 XFC, 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 R860 XFC registered?

R860 XFC is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R860 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 XFC shows 6 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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