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S469 RBO

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 129,058 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 119,995 miles

handbrake warning light stays on

stone chip zone b contained within 40mm

Fail 28 May 2009 119,995 miles

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

handbrake warning light stays on

stone chip zone b contained within 40mm

Pass 21 May 2008 114,338 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 114,338 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 99,925 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 99,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S469 RBO is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver 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 S469 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S469 RBO registered?

S469 RBO is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S469 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S469 RBO 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.

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