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S631 AVL

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,689 mi
Last recorded196,689 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 196,689 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 196,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 189,281 miles

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

offside headlight deteriorated.advise attention/renewal.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 189,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside headlight deteriorated.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 16 May 2011 180,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 May 2011 180,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 169,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 169,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 160,552 miles

exhaust system secured with welding wire in centre but secure at time of test.

no match on data base for emissions test. used cat 2 flow chart and print 2 copies.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 160,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 150,230 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 150,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 139,490 miles

exhaust mounted with wire (secure at time of test)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 139,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust held up by wire [secure at time of test]

Pass 6 Apr 2006 129,618 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 129,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.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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S631 AVL is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S631 AVL, 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 S631 AVL registered?

S631 AVL is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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