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S892 JHN

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 JHN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,868 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 127,868 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 124,632 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 124,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 124,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 122,246 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 122,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pipe rusty

no passenger seats fitted

power steering pipes surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2006 119,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hub caps not fitted

clutch pipe to slave cylinder rusty

headlamp reflector tarnished

interior mirror not fitted

nearside headlamp lense stone chip

no passenger seats fitted

power steering pipes advance surface corrosion

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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S892 JHN is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S892 JHN, 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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S892 JHN is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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