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S617 FDL

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,833 mi
Last recorded163,833 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 FDL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 163,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water in o/s head light

Fail 20 Aug 2012 163,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water in o/s head light

Pass 21 Jul 2011 152,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 152,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 141,465 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 141,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 129,279 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 129,279 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 116,493 miles

n/s rear lamp damaged repaired advise replace

Fail 19 Mar 2008 116,209 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket bolt loose

n/s rear lamp damaged repaired advise replace

Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

nearside wiper arm bush in poor condition.

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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S617 FDL is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S617 FDL, 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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S617 FDL is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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