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J121 VPU

1991 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,826 mi
Last recorded184,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda E Series111,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 VPU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 184,826 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

lower body sides corroded

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Pass 15 Jun 2015 184,223 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

lower body sides corroded

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Fail 15 Jun 2015 184,223 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

lower body sides corroded

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Pass 17 Jun 2014 183,603 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

lower body sides corroded

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Fail 16 Jun 2014 183,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

lower body sides corroded

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Pass 10 Jun 2013 182,120 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

lower body sides corroded

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

Pass 15 Jun 2012 181,258 miles

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

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

body corroded at rear o/s and n/s

botrh rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 181,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

body corroded at rear o/s and n/s

botrh rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 180,374 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not in perscribed areas

Fail 20 Jun 2011 180,374 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not in perscribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2010 179,484 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Fail 15 Jun 2010 179,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2009 178,731 miles

body corrosion at rear

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2009 178,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body corrosion at rear

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2008 177,989 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s outer sill panel corroded

n/s rear inner sill panel corroded

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s outer sill panel corroded at rear

Pass 20 Jun 2007 177,275 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion n/s rear inner sill area underside and outer sill

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

Fail 11 Jun 2007 177,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion n/s rear inner sill area underside and outer sill

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 14 Jun 2006 176,856 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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J121 VPU is a 1991 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 111,749 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 J121 VPU, 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 35 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J121 VPU is a 1991 Mazda E Series, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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