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R120 TSR

1998 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 TSR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,838 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 109,836 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 102,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 102,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 100,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 100,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 94,342 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 94,342 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre on wearbands

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R120 TSR is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R120 TSR, 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 R120 TSR registered?

R120 TSR is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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