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S327 BAW

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 BAW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 140,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 138,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 137,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside rear inner light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 137,190 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light comes on when sidelights and headlights turned on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released stay on when sidelights are switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside rear inner light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 135,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 135,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 132,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 132,664 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to go cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just under 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just over 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 129,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,914 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2018 111,914 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,728 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 99,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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S327 BAW is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S327 BAW, 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 S327 BAW registered?

S327 BAW is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S327 BAW safe to buy?

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