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FM51 UPB

2002 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,961 mi
Last recorded169,961 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda E Series92,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UPB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 169,961 miles

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside loosing pattern slightly (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lsv to n/s brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed, but not within 30cm of suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/ floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 169,960 miles

Nearside 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 parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded lsv to brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside loosing pattern slightly (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lsv to n/s brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed, but not within 30cm of suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/ floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 161,651 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 161,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to water in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner and outer sills corroded front and rear of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 152,568 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass taped on

Fail 17 Feb 2015 152,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass taped on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 142,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside mirror damaged temp repair

Fail 19 Feb 2014 142,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside mirror damaged temp repair

Pass 20 Feb 2013 131,971 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs in slight poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2013 131,970 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs in slight poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,298 miles

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

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

emissions boarderline pass

Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,451 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,079 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,079 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 65,384 miles

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

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

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

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,384 miles

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,036 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2006 53,036 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leaking onto exhaust

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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FM51 UPB is a 2002 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 92,787 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 FM51 UPB, 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 24 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM51 UPB is a 2002 Mazda E Series, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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