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FG51 GCU

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,169 mi
Last recorded158,169 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 GCU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 158,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 158,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 157,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 156,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 156,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 148,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 148,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 146,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 126,546 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 116,505 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 May 2014 116,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 May 2013 111,937 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 111,935 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 106,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 100,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 89,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 89,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 84,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,353 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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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FG51 GCU is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 91,336 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 FG51 GCU, 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 25 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG51 GCU is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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