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ILZ 2478

2001 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,213 mi
Last recorded140,213 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 2478
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 140,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

b oth rear lamps taped up

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 140,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

b oth rear lamps taped up

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 137,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear lamps damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 133,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play/knock from steering rack slipper

Fail 4 Aug 2011 133,019 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play/knock from steering rack slipper

Pass 22 Jul 2010 127,837 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 123,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 117,602 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

steering rack slipper worn

Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,886 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r lamp cracked

slight play in steering rack

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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ILZ 2478 is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ILZ 2478, 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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What year was ILZ 2478 registered?

ILZ 2478 is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is ILZ 2478 safe to buy?

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