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K55 MDN

1997 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,721 mi
Last recorded195,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MDN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 195,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 193,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 193,468 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 188,537 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 188,356 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 182,783 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 182,322 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 176,513 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance inner (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 171,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 165,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 165,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 160,526 miles

exhaust downpipe cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 148,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 142,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 135,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 126,857 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 126,447 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 10 Jul 2008 116,759 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Jul 2008 116,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 106,535 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 106,488 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 106,406 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,062 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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K55 MDN is a 1997 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 115,414 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 K55 MDN, 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 29 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K55 MDN is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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