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R250 CAU

1998 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 CAU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bumper corroded

rusty on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bumper corroded

rusty on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2009 915,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,586 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,637 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R250 CAU is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R250 CAU, 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 R250 CAU registered?

R250 CAU is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R250 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 CAU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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