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K221 YVM

1993 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,724 mi
Last recorded123,724 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda E Series125,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK221 YVM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,724 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 123,722 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 121,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,740 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,940 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 116,938 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 110,601 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 110,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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K221 YVM is a 1993 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 125,338 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 K221 YVM, 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 33 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K221 YVM registered?

K221 YVM is a 1993 Mazda E Series, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is K221 YVM safe to buy?

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