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S531 BFS

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,464 mi
Last recorded59,464 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 BFS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,464 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,077 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,515 miles

Tail pipe corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Tail pipe corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,032 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake fluid warning lamp comes on when pedal is pumped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2005 36,752 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 36,752 miles

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S531 BFS is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S531 BFS, 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 S531 BFS registered?

S531 BFS is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S531 BFS safe to buy?

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