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E421 REA

1987 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,083 mi
Last recorded46,083 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Mazda E Series112,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 REA
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 46,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,920 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,920 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,321 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 43,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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E421 REA is a 1987 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 112,598 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 E421 REA, 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 39 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E421 REA registered?

E421 REA is a 1987 Mazda E Series, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E421 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E421 REA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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