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S242 RRT

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 RRT
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2009 102,397 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

extensive damage to tailgate and rear bumpers but not enough to be a danger to others

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,397 miles

extensive damage to tailgate and rear bumpers but not enough to be a danger to others

Fail 1 Sep 2008 92,376 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,376 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,932 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,932 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Sep 2006 74,485 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 65,895 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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S242 RRT 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 55.6%.

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 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 S242 RRT, 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 S242 RRT registered?

S242 RRT is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S242 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 RRT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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