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GU02 CEK

2002 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,593 mi
Last recorded159,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda E Series92,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 CEK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 159,593 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 159,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 155,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 155,554 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL Marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 148,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 142,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,483 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 134,399 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 123,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 11,062 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,146 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,361 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,065 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,745 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded, just outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,473 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,225 miles

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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GU02 CEK is a 2002 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GU02 CEK, 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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What year was GU02 CEK registered?

GU02 CEK is a 2002 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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