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S277 FVE

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,725 mi
Last recorded169,725 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 FVE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 169,725 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 169,713 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 165,964 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 165,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 156,680 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 156,680 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

both front wipers split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 149,964 miles

n/s wiper mechanism worn

Fail 26 Sep 2006 149,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s wiper mechanism worn

Pass 15 Oct 2004 129,360 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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S277 FVE is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 S277 FVE, 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 S277 FVE registered?

S277 FVE is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S277 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S277 FVE 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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