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R944 MBL

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components have corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2024 53,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ---- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 53,548 miles

Fuel tank leaking where filler pipe joins (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,505 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 53,505 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,558 miles

Centre silencer has pin hole.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,845 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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R944 MBL is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R944 MBL, 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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R944 MBL is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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