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R197 GGU

1998 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 GGU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 119,945 miles

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 119,945 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 114,802 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 114,802 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,627 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 101,369 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2006 95,626 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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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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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.

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