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R218 DBW

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,712 mi
Last recorded204,712 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 DBW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 204,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 204,712 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 204,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 204,712 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 204,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 204,180 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 204,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 195,815 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 184,726 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 184,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 180,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 173,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 167,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 160,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 151,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005

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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R218 DBW is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R218 DBW, 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 R218 DBW registered?

R218 DBW is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R218 DBW safe to buy?

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