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S970 BGU

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,982 mi
Last recorded67,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 BGU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,982 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 11 Jan 2010 67,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,522 miles

rear wiper rubber badly split

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear wiper rubber badly split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,021 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 48,221 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes starting to bind on

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2005 48,221 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes starting to bind on

oil leak

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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S970 BGU is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S970 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S970 BGU registered?

S970 BGU is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S970 BGU safe to buy?

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