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S176 LRB

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

264,234 mi
Last recorded264,234 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 LRB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 264,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 265,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 262,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 262,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 261,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 261,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play in steering-rack mounting bushes.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 261,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 240,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 260,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 260,063 miles

offside front tyre tread wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 245,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 219,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 189,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Sep 2006 189,552 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

slight play offside inner rack joint

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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S176 LRB is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S176 LRB, 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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What year was S176 LRB registered?

S176 LRB is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S176 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 LRB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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