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S209 VEX

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,154 mi
Last recorded146,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 VEX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 146,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 146,154 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides under outer sills getting corroded but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 143,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides under outer sills getting corroded but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion and rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 139,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion in various parts of outer under sills but not in areas of mot able items

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 126,050 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes have slight rusting

both chassis rails corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

brake fluid spilt on offside rear axle

nearside rear inner sill holed

offside front outer track rod end has slight wear

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 125,996 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes have slight rusting

both chassis rails corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear inner sill holed

offside front outer track rod end has slight wear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,848 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various brake pipes started to corrode

various cracks in wind screen

Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various brake pipes started to corrode

various cracks in wind screen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,991 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in windscreen

end float in both rear hub bearings

Fail 1 Oct 2010 117,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in windscreen

end float in both rear hub bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2009 115,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in windscreen

front number plate started to deteriorate

o/s front tyre tread less than 3mm

slight fluffing and fraying of o/s front and centre seat belt webbings

Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre seat belt started to fray

chip in windscreen

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 11 Oct 2007 102,267 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner face

windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,600 miles

Front discs corroded

Various break pipes rusting

Fail 11 Oct 2006 92,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs corroded

various brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2005 82,876 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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S209 VEX is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S209 VEX, 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 S209 VEX registered?

S209 VEX is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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