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R188 HDV

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 144,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 138,129 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 129,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,149 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 121,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 112,958 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 111,474 miles

offside hand brake requires maximum effort on handbrake lever to achieve good reading.Obviously incorrectly adjusted mechanism in drum.

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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R188 HDV is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R188 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R188 HDV?

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What year was R188 HDV registered?

R188 HDV is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R188 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 HDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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