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S48 AEB

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,632 mi
Last recorded98,632 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 AEB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,592 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 91,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,892 miles

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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S48 AEB is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S48 AEB, 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 S48 AEB registered?

S48 AEB is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S48 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 AEB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S48 AEB have outstanding finance?

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