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S279 JFH

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,553 mi
Last recorded164,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 JFH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 164,553 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR Inner and outer sill/Rear lower arch. (As marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch/Drivers seat mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wings & Rear Arches corroded

General underbody/Age related corrosion. General body corrosion also

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 163,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 163,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 162,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 162,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 157,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 157,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 155,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 153,189 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 148,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 144,507 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,801 miles

corrosion both sides inner and outer sills

Fail 14 Aug 2017 149,597 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion both sides inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,566 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres wearing outer edges, nearside worst

nearside rear tyre cut on tread

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

rear brake link pipe corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 118,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,182 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 110,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,463 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2011 104,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

offside rear tyre getting low

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,182 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play nearside track rod end

suspect front brake pads wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 89,703 miles

front to rear and rear link brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,423 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,711 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 697,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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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S279 JFH is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S279 JFH, 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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S279 JFH is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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