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S865 UCL

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,482 mi
Last recorded140,482 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 140,482 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 140,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 130,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 118,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 118,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 105,077 miles

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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S865 UCL is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S865 UCL, 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 S865 UCL registered?

S865 UCL is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S865 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S865 UCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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