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S638 RCR

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2007 131,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 131,425 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 120,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 120,019 miles

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

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

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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S638 RCR is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S638 RCR, 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 S638 RCR registered?

S638 RCR is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S638 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 RCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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