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S114 RAV

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,294 mi
Last recorded153,294 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 RAV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 153,294 miles

EXHAUST SYSTERM RUSTY/ REPAIRED

REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES & FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES DETEORATED

VARIOUS BODY DAMAGE & CORROSION

Fail 12 Sep 2011 153,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST SYSTERM RUSTY/ REPAIRED

O/S/F SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES & FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES DETEORATED

VARIOUS BODY DAMAGE & CORROSION

Pass 17 Sep 2010 143,995 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR & SPRING HANGER BUSHES DETEORATING

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

VARIOUS BOTY DAMAGE & CORROSION

Fail 13 Sep 2010 143,995 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 134,206 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear exhaust mount excessively corroaded!

Rear leaf spring bushes cracked and perished!

o/s/r quarter pannel corroaded before and after wheel arch

play in n/s/f wiper linkage!

slight diff end float play at rear wheels!

Pass 23 Sep 2008 122,077 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,579 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 100,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 88,948 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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S114 RAV is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 110,367 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 S114 RAV, 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 28 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S114 RAV registered?

S114 RAV is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S114 RAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S114 RAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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