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R132 BLH

1998 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 BLH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,131 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring mounting and O/S/R inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The underside of the van is very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,925 miles

All front and rear suspension components are badly corroded.

The underside of the vehicle is badly corroded, i.e floor, chassis etc.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 57,925 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All front and rear suspension components are badly corroded.

The underside of the vehicle is badly corroded, i.e floor, chassis etc.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,320 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,315 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded towards rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x three (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 54,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in both rear diff bearings.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,012 miles

bearing noise at rear.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,012 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,986 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,525 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,525 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 37,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,645 miles

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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R132 BLH is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R132 BLH, 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 R132 BLH registered?

R132 BLH is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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