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R108 OLJ

1998 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,904 mi
Last recorded194,904 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 OLJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 194,904 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded/rear spring bushes worn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 194,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded/rear spring bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 182,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,498 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 164,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 145,872 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 145,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 130,357 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 130,357 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R108 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

R108 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R108 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 OLJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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