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S768 LJU

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

355,902 mi
Last recorded355,902 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 LJU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 355,902 miles

bothside steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 337,417 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 337,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 316,595 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 316,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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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S768 LJU is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S768 LJU, 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 S768 LJU registered?

S768 LJU is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S768 LJU safe to buy?

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