MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,945 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake slight grab
Rear metal brake pipes rusting in places
Very bad oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper leaves streaks
Rear metal brake pipes rusting in places
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Very bad oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bad oil leak. possibly rocker cover gasket
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly causing 37% rear imbalance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Bad oil leak. possibly rocker cover gasket
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly causing 37% rear imbalance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in rear tyre
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 GGU 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 71.4%.
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 R197 GGU, 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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How do I check the history of R197 GGU?
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What year was R197 GGU registered?
R197 GGU is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R197 GGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 GGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R197 GGU have outstanding finance?
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