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R894 XEG

1997 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 XEG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 135,722 miles

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

rear springs bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2009 135,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear springs bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2008 125,435 miles

rear springs - bushes worn

Fail 6 May 2008 125,434 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear springs - bushes worn

Pass 21 May 2007 116,243 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 116,236 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 8 May 2006 111,395 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 111,395 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

poor repair to handbrake cable

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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R894 XEG is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R894 XEG, 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 R894 XEG registered?

R894 XEG is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R894 XEG safe to buy?

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