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R108 GGN

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,867 mi
Last recorded213,867 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 GGN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 213,867 miles

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

Oil leak

advise n/s head light glass condition

Fail 17 Apr 2008 213,858 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

advise n/s head light glass condition

Pass 20 Apr 2007 207,696 miles

Nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2006 202,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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R108 GGN is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R108 GGN, 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 R108 GGN registered?

R108 GGN is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R108 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 GGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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