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R87 VRH

2013 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,976 mi
Last recorded175,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda E Series116,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 VRH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 175,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 175,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 172,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 169,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both iner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 166,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 161,480 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 158,200 miles

headlamp patterns

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 147,312 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split. (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white light around edges. (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle flexi. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,029 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 139,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlights tinted ON LIMIT advise attention

Fail 21 Oct 2014 132,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlights tinted ON LIMIT advise attention

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,214 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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R87 VRH is a 2013 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 116,350 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 R87 VRH, 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 13 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R87 VRH registered?

R87 VRH is a 2013 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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