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J165 RLJ

1992 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda E Series123,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 RLJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 152,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 152,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 151,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 151,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 151,135 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 150,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to osf wheel arch

front seat belts twisted

nearside rear chassis leg corroding

radiator in poor condition

temp glass fitted osf wing mirror

Fail 15 Aug 2006 150,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrsion to offside front wheel arch

front seat belts twisted

general vehicle condition corroded and dented

nearside rear chassis leg corroding

radiator in poor condition

temp mirror glass fitted to offside

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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J165 RLJ is a 1992 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 123,860 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 J165 RLJ, 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 34 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J165 RLJ registered?

J165 RLJ is a 1992 Mazda E Series, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J165 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J165 RLJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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