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S455 RBO

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,208 mi
Last recorded108,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,235 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,543 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,334 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 88,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,124 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 69,668 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 69,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S455 RBO is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S455 RBO, 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 S455 RBO registered?

S455 RBO is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S455 RBO safe to buy?

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