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R179 JGC

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,268 mi
Last recorded137,268 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 JGC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 137,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front anti-roll bar centre bushes badly worn

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perrished

offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

various areas of underside surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2011 137,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front anti-roll bar centre bushes badly worn

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perrished

offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

various areas of underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2010 129,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear exhaust joints very corroded and pipe holed and corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2010 129,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Rear exhaust joints very corroded and pipe holed and corroded

Wipers could be better

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,228 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING FLUID

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Fail 26 Jan 2009 123,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING FLUID

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 16 Jan 2008 116,266 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

Fail 15 Jan 2008 116,266 miles

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

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SOME OIL CONTAMINATION AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC & SUSPENSION AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,631 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 110,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R179 JGC is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White 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 R179 JGC, 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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R179 JGC is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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