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R13 FRY

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 FRY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,664 miles

All brakes have surface corrosion and not locking on brake tests

Bodywork damage noted

Both front wiper blades smeary

Coolant leaking from bottom hose

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate located in dashboard when presented for re-test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust fowling nearside leaf spring

Roof heavily corroded

Surface corrosion underbody throughout noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 94,664 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

All brakes have surface corrosion and not locking on brake tests

Bodywork damage noted

Both front wiper blades smeary

Coolant leaking from bottom hose

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust fowling nearside leaf spring

Roof heavily corroded

Surface corrosion underbody throughout noted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,123 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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R13 FRY is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R13 FRY, 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 R13 FRY registered?

R13 FRY is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R13 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 FRY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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