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R983 KPR

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,648 mi
Last recorded51,648 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 KPR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 51,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 41,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,362 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 35,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,027 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,872 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,627 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 20,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 20,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,031 miles

Oil leak

VEHICLE BADLY CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE OF BODY AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Fail 17 Jul 2014 20,029 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

VEHICLE BADLY CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE OF BODY AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,836 miles

Oil leak

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

ALL BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BUSHES PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all rubber suspension mouting bush starting to deteriorate througth out

both rear tyres deteriorated

surface corrosion througth out

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,367 miles

surface corrosion thougth out

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,188 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to all brake pipes

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2010 19,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to all brake pipes

noise from rear diff area

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

suface corrosion thougth out under side vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all tyres starting to crack

offside rear rear seat removed

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2008 18,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all tyres starting to crack

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,778 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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R983 KPR is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R983 KPR, 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 R983 KPR registered?

R983 KPR is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R983 KPR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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