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R743 PEL

2008 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda E Series111,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 132,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheels different sizes front to rear

Fail 7 Apr 2026 132,333 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheels different sizes front to rear

Fail 15 Dec 2025 132,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

wheels different sizes front to rear

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,745 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheels different sizes front to rear

Fail 11 Dec 2024 130,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheels different sizes front to rear

Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,352 miles

225/50 215/65 in spec

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking badly no cords showing

slight exhaust blows centre section pin holes

Pass 12 Aug 2022 122,983 miles

BONNETT STAY MISSING

Nearside Rear EXHAUST REAR BOX HOLED AND BLOWING FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST RUSTED BADLY /JUST IN SPEC/

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking no cords showing

front tyres 225/50/ 17 rear tyres 215/65

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SPLIT AND WORN ON EDGES VOID OF TREAD SUGGEST TWO TYRES

Fail 29 Jul 2022 122,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached BRACKET BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNETT STAY MISSING

Nearside Rear EXHAUST REAR BOX HOLED AND BLOWING FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST RUSTED BADLY /JUST IN SPEC/

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SPLIT AND WORN ON EDGES VOID OF TREAD SUGGEST TWO TYRES

Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

slight exhaust blowing down pipe and rear silencer

Fail 27 Jul 2021 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lamp lens broken (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

slight exhaust blowing down pipe and rear silencer

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,062 miles

Central Rear exhaust rusting on joint and flaking

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in D bush on roll bar

exhaust system rusting badly /no blows/

Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,633 miles

Exhaust rusting on front flexi joint

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,747 miles

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,324 miles

engine coolant level on min

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,492 miles

slight play in rear lower s/abs rubbers

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,816 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 104,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 104,216 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front and rear brake discs rusty

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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R743 PEL is a 2008 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2008 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 111,076 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 R743 PEL, 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 18 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R743 PEL is a 2008 Mazda E Series, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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