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S157 BVO

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,192 mi
Last recorded124,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 BVO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,192 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all front suspension bushes slightly perished

both front centre and rear chassis rails, undersills, closing panels and outersills slightly corroded

both front door step areas slightly corroded

both rear spring eye bushes have slight play

both rear undersill panels and cross member slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear bump stop missing

rear bumper repaired with tape

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2013 119,966 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

unable to check wheel bearing on nearside rear due to break binding

Pass 30 Jan 2012 116,986 miles

chassis shows signs of corrosion throughout

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside side door stiff in openeing and closing

oil leak from engine area

Fail 30 Jan 2012 116,986 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis shows signs of corrosion throughout

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside side door stiff in openeing and closing

oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside side repeater inoperative

oil leak around engine

Fail 22 Jan 2011 113,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside side repeater inoperative

oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,355 miles

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

Oil leak

both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

Fail 8 Jan 2010 103,059 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,605 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper starting to split

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 93,533 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside wiper starting to split

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,333 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 83,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,933 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,659 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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S157 BVO is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S157 BVO, 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.

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S157 BVO is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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