MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,405 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
steel brake pipes poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 TMY is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S278 TMY, 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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How do I check the history of S278 TMY?
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What year was S278 TMY registered?
S278 TMY is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 October 1998.
Is S278 TMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 TMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S278 TMY have outstanding finance?
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