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R913 YAH

1997 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 YAH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,068 miles

1. o/s head lamp glass damaged 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. o/s head lamp glass damaged 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,325 miles

o/s head lamp glass damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,486 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 104,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded o/s head lamp glass damaged o/s head lamp beam pattern poor rear number plate becoming deterated

Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,606 miles

1/ rear exhaust section becoming corroded 2/damage to o/s head light glass 3/front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear 4/n/s front sill backing becoming corroded small hole

5/o/s rear tyre near legal limits 6/slight damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2008 98,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1/ rear exhaust section becoming corroded 2/damage to o/s head light glass 3/front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear 4/n/s front sill backing becoming corroded small hole

5/o/s rear tyre near legal limits 6/slight damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,697 miles

slight damage to windsreen † †slight damage and damp in o/s headlamp glass † †slight blow on rear exhaust section

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 86,972 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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R913 YAH is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R913 YAH, 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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R913 YAH is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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