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S490 AGH

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,464 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,464 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,023 miles

exhaust system corroded

power steering pump is damp

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,611 miles

front number plate cracked and deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 52,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,432 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2007 49,393 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,184 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2005 40,184 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front no plate damaged

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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S490 AGH is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S490 AGH, 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 S490 AGH registered?

S490 AGH is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S490 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 AGH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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