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S542 UHE

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,390 mi
Last recorded197,390 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 197,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 193,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 193,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 189,050 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 189,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 184,327 miles

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

o/s headlight reflector slightly corroded but not effecting pattern very slight weap on power steering joint

Pass 12 Nov 2007 173,969 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 166,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 166,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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S542 UHE is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S542 UHE, 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 S542 UHE registered?

S542 UHE is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S542 UHE safe to buy?

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